City

Prospect, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Naugatuck Valley County  ·  Connecticut

👥9,414Population
💰$125,556Median HH Income▲ 65% above avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$350,700Median Home Value▲ 26% above avg
🎓47.2%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 3.7%Asian: 1.7%Other: 5.5%Race
White83.8%
Hispanic4.9%
Black3.7%
Asian1.7%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
2%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads47.2% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,998 (29.7%)
Some College911 (13.5%)
Associates624 (9.3%)
Bachelors667 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree2,509 (37.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 37.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College13.5%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate37.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.4%Renter: 5.6%Tenure
Owner94.4%
Renter5.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
57%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$125,556 ▲ 65% above avg
Median Home Value$350,700 ▲ 26% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,888/mo
Total Housing Units3,546
Vacant Units270

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Prospect, CT

Prospect is a city in Connecticut, located in Naugatuck Valley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,414 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Prospect is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $125,556 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Prospect is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $350,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,888 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prospect is well-educated. 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.82%).

Prospect, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Prospect
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06712 9,414 $125,556 $350,700 $1,888 1.2% 47.2% 94.4%