City

Watertown, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Naugatuck Valley County  ·  Connecticut

👥14,409Population
💰$102,800Median HH Income▲ 35% above avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$331,200Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓49.7%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.6%Hispanic: 10%Black: 1.2%Asian: 5%Other: 2.9%Race
White79.6%
Hispanic10.0%
Black1.2%
Asian5.0%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads49.7% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma94 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,714 (25.8%)
Some College935 (8.9%)
Associates1,546 (14.7%)
Bachelors975 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree4,256 (40.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 40.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College8.9%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate40.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,800 ▲ 35% above avg
Median Home Value$331,200 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,301/mo
Total Housing Units5,751
Vacant Units486

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Watertown, CT

Watertown is a city in Connecticut, located in Naugatuck Valley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,409 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Watertown is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $102,800 is above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Watertown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $331,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,301 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Watertown is well-educated. 49.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Watertown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06795 14,409 $102,800 $331,200 $1,301 5.4% 49.7% 84.8%