06770 ZIP Code — Naugatuck, CT
New Haven County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06770 is located in Naugatuck, Connecticut, within New Haven County. It covers approximately 16.42 square miles and serves a population of 31,741 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 203/475.
About ZIP code 06770
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 $226,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $91,114. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
31,741
population
16.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06770 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06770
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06770. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Naugatuck | Acceptable |
| Naugatuck | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06403 Beacon Falls (3.6 mi)
06706 Waterbury (3.6 mi)
06712 Prospect (4 mi)
06762 Middlebury (4.3 mi)
06708 Waterbury (4.4 mi)
06702 Waterbury (4.9 mi)
06701 Waterbury (4.9 mi)
06749 Waterbury (4.9 mi)
06524 Bethany (5.2 mi)
06705 Waterbury (5.4 mi)
06710 Waterbury (5.8 mi)
06478 Oxford (6.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,741 |
| Population density | 1,933 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.42 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4879 |
| Longitude | -73.0529 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 203/475 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.5% | 35.9% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.6% | 25.5% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 9.7% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
31,741
Population
1,933
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$91,114
Median household income
$42,206
Per capita income
$226,300
Median home value
$1,238
Median monthly rent
66.0%
Home ownership
5.5%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
8,666
Housing units
32.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
869
Under 5
810
734
5–9
685
757
10–14
705
1,166
15–19
1,087
1,223
20–24
1,139
2,450
25–34
2,284
2,392
35–44
2,229
2,085
45–54
1,944
1,131
55–59
1,054
1,322
60–64
1,233
1,337
65–74
1,247
660
75–84
616
301
85+
281
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,146 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 25,595 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,442 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.3%
Black or African American
11.5%
Hispanic or Latino
9.8%
Two or more races
9.2%
Other race
4.1%
Asian
4.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,548 | 61.3% |
| Black or African American | 4,033 | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,433 | 9.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,251 | 9.2% |
| Other race | 1,455 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 1,454 | 4.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.5% | 35.9% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.6% | 25.5% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 9.7% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
12.4%
$75k–$100k
15.9%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
13.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 13.3% |
| Median income | $91,114 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
6.0%
$100k–$150k
11.9%
$150k–$200k
15.8%
$200k–$300k
40.1%
$300k–$500k
20.7%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $226,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,238 |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 58.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% |
| 3 or more | 19.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.3% |
| Electricity | 21.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.5% |
| Fuel oil | 38.8% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,193 | 50.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,117 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,095 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,880 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,516 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,181 | 25.9% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.6% | 31.3% |
| Married | 47.3% | 47.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
28.8%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
14.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 456 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 249 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,147 | 29.7% |
| High school | 2,016 | 27.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,354 | 32.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Retail trade
15.2%
Professional & management
8.1%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Construction
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Other services
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Public administration
2.6%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.6% |
| Service | 11.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 17.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.1% |
| Government | 11.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.0% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.3 |
Poverty
All people
5.5%
Under 18 years
5.9%
18 and over
5.5%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
7.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.5% |
| Retirement income | 24.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| High blood pressure | 29.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.7% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 71.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,275 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.0% |
| Public insurance | 33.9% |
| No insurance | 5.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,062 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 3,342 | 11.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,117 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,869 | 6.2% |
| Other languages | 333 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,748 | 81.1% |
| Born in same state | 25,030 | 78.9% |
| Born in different state | 19,548 | 61.6% |
| Foreign born | 718 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,993 | 18.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,071 | 51.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,719 | 14.9% |
| French | 2,374 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 893 | 2.8% |
| German | 785 | 2.5% |
| Norwegian | 443 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 379 | 1.2% |
| Dutch | 56 | 0.2% |
| English | 43 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06770
What city is ZIP code 06770 in?
ZIP code 06770 is primarily assigned to Naugatuck, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06770 in?
ZIP code 06770 falls within New Haven County, Connecticut.
What is the population of ZIP code 06770?
ZIP code 06770 has an estimated population of 31,741 residents, with a density of 1,933 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06770?
The median household income in ZIP code 06770 is $91,114, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06770?
The median home value in ZIP code 06770 is $226,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 06770 in?
ZIP code 06770 observes the EST timezone.