06606 ZIP Code — Bridgeport, CT
Fairfield County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06606 is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, within Fairfield County. It covers approximately 5.28 square miles and serves a population of 54,125 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 203.
About ZIP code 06606
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $238,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $64,142.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households.
54,125
population
5.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06606 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06606
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bridgeport | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06604 Bridgeport (1.7 mi)
06825 Fairfield (1.9 mi)
06610 Bridgeport (2.1 mi)
06608 Bridgeport (2.2 mi)
06828 Fairfield (2.2 mi)
06699 Bridgeport (2.9 mi)
06673 Bridgeport (2.9 mi)
06605 Bridgeport (3.2 mi)
06607 Bridgeport (3.3 mi)
06824 Fairfield (4.5 mi)
06890 Southport (5.9 mi)
06461 Milford (7.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 54,125 |
| Population density | 10,251 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.28 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.2086 |
| Longitude | -73.2114 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 203 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.2% | 27.3% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.3% | 23.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.1% | 26.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 22.2% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
54,125
Population
10,251
People per sq mi
40.1
Median age
$64,142
Median household income
$29,898
Per capita income
$238,300
Median home value
$1,466
Median monthly rent
58.3%
Home ownership
17.2%
Poverty rate
7.8%
Unemployment
1,207
Housing units
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,075
Under 5
1,129
1,230
5–9
1,290
1,889
10–14
1,982
2,200
15–19
2,309
2,042
20–24
2,142
3,230
25–34
3,390
3,993
35–44
4,190
3,632
45–54
3,812
1,984
55–59
2,081
1,507
60–64
1,581
1,957
65–74
2,053
1,157
75–84
1,214
515
85+
541
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,762 | 19.9% |
| 18 and over | 43,363 | 80.1% |
| 65 and over | 7,437 | 13.7% |
| Median age | 40.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
38.9%
Hispanic or Latino
18.3%
Black or African American
16.8%
Other race
12.1%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian
6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,755 | 38.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,091 | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 11,093 | 16.8% |
| Other race | 8,009 | 12.1% |
| Two or more races | 4,710 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 4,395 | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 163 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.2% | 27.3% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.3% | 23.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.1% | 26.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 22.2% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
7.9%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
21.2%
$75k–$100k
16.6%
$100k–$150k
11.9%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $64,142 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
9.2%
$150k–$200k
20.8%
$200k–$300k
35.6%
$300k–$500k
25.8%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,466 |
| Owner occupied | 58.3% |
| Renter occupied | 41.7% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 45.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.84 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% |
| 3 or more | 17.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.1% |
| Electricity | 17.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.4% |
| Fuel oil | 24.0% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,741 | 40.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 950 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,287 | 22.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,046 | 31.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,881 | 30.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,694 | 29.9% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.1% | 38.9% |
| Married | 42.4% | 37.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.7%
Some HS, no diploma
8.0%
HS graduate
33.7%
Some college, no degree
17.0%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
8.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 635 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 485 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 5,425 | 35.8% |
| High school | 2,661 | 17.6% |
| College / grad school | 5,955 | 39.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.8%
Retail trade
14.1%
Professional & management
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Construction
8.1%
Other services
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.3% |
| Service | 24.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 14.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.4% |
| Government | 10.1% |
| Self-employed | 10.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.2% |
| Carpool | 14.3% |
| Public transit | 4.7% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 5.9% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
Poverty
All people
17.2%
Under 18 years
23.5%
18 and over
15.6%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
33.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.8% |
| Retirement income | 17.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| High blood pressure | 30.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.6% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 18.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 61.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,073 | 2.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.1% |
| 65 and over | 33.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.8% |
| Public insurance | 43.8% |
| No insurance | 12.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 51,921 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 11,382 | 21.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,164 | 9.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4,879 | 9.4% |
| Other languages | 1,133 | 2.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,717 | 64.1% |
| Born in same state | 32,615 | 60.3% |
| Born in different state | 22,762 | 42.1% |
| Foreign born | 2,102 | 3.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 19,408 | 35.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 9,306 | 47.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,317 | 4.3% |
| Arab | 2,192 | 4% |
| French | 1,639 | 3% |
| German | 366 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 335 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 185 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 67 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 35 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 34 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.1% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06606
What part of Bridgeport is ZIP code 06606?
ZIP code 06606 covers a portion of Bridgeport, Connecticut, within Fairfield County.
What county is ZIP code 06606 in?
ZIP code 06606 falls within Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 06606?
Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 06606 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06606?
17% of residents in ZIP code 06606 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 06606?
ZIP code 06606 has an estimated population of 54,125 residents, with a density of 10,247 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06606?
The median household income in ZIP code 06606 is $64,142, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 06606 in?
ZIP code 06606 observes the EST timezone.