City

Southbury, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Naugatuck Valley County  ·  Connecticut

👥19,973Population
💰$112,434Median HH Income▲ 47% above avg
🎂51.7Median Age
🏠$381,800Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓59.3%College Grads▲ 53% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.4%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 1.9%Asian: 3.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White83.4%
Hispanic8.8%
Black1.9%
Asian3.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads59.3% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma399 (2.8%)
HS Graduate2,779 (19.7%)
Some College901 (6.4%)
Associates1,653 (11.7%)
Bachelors1,245 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree7,109 (50.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 19.7%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 50.5%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad19.7%
Some College6.4%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate50.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,434 ▲ 47% above avg
Median Home Value$381,800 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,906/mo
Total Housing Units8,826
Vacant Units703

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
53%
About Southbury, CT

Southbury is a city in Connecticut, located in Naugatuck Valley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,973 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.7 years.

Economically, Southbury is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $112,434 is above the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Southbury is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $381,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,906 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Southbury is well-educated. 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Southbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06488 19,973 $112,434 $381,800 $1,906 2.9% 59.3% 87.3%