City

Waterbury, CT

16 ZIP codes  ·  Naugatuck Valley County  ·  Connecticut

👥114,453Population
💰$52,347Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$185,646Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 93% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.5%Hispanic: 37.6%Black: 23.7%Asian: 2.5%Other: 4.5%Race
White30.5%
Hispanic37.6%
Black23.7%
Asian2.5%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty23.5% ▲ 135% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 93% above avg
No HS Diploma2,660 (4%)
HS Graduate26,830 (39.9%)
Some College9,595 (14.3%)
Associates9,411 (14%)
Bachelors6,027 (9%)
Graduate Degree12,738 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College14.3%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 45.2%Renter: 54.8%Tenure
Owner45.2%
Renter54.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,347 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$185,646 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,197/mo
Total Housing Units50,602
Vacant Units4,615

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
59%
About Waterbury, CT

Waterbury is a city in Connecticut, located in Naugatuck Valley County. The city spans 16 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 114,453 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.92 years.

Economically, Waterbury is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,347 is below the national average. Approximately 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Waterbury is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,646, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,197 per month.

The population of Waterbury is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 37.6%.

Waterbury, CT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Connecticut. Spread across 16 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Waterbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06702 3,117 $16,198 $720 15.5% 14.7% 3.9%
06704 30,666 $47,848 $178,500 $1,202 11.9% 24.9% 43.0%
06705 26,352 $53,169 $177,700 $1,165 6.7% 30.2% 47.9%
06706 15,546 $51,770 $171,400 $1,233 10.5% 27.5% 43.0%
06708 29,103 $63,705 $196,700 $1,275 6.9% 31.7% 54.9%
06710 9,669 $42,774 $219,600 $1,135 13.2% 23.6% 32.1%