06702 ZIP Code — Waterbury, CT

New Haven County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06702 is located in Waterbury, Connecticut, within New Haven County. It covers approximately 0.67 square miles and serves a population of 3,260 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 203/475.

About ZIP code 06702

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $264,000. Renters make up the majority at 95%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $14,852. Poverty affects 53% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 75% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (26%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 54%.

Overall, ZIP code 06702 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,260

population

0.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06702 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06702

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06702. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waterbury	Acceptable
Waterbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06701 Waterbury (0.7 mi) 06749 Waterbury (0.7 mi) 06710 Waterbury (1 mi) 06708 Waterbury (1.4 mi) 06706 Waterbury (1.8 mi) 06704 Waterbury (1.9 mi) 06705 Waterbury (2.4 mi) 06779 Oakville (3.4 mi) 06716 Wolcott (4.3 mi) 06762 Middlebury (4.4 mi) 06770 Naugatuck (4.9 mi) 06712 Prospect (5.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,260
Population density	4,866 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	0.67 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.5574
Longitude	-73.0389
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	93.0%	35.9%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	7.0%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	25.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	9.7%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,260

Population

4,866

People per sq mi

54.8

Median age

$14,852

Median household income

$14,876

Per capita income

$264,000

Median home value

$645

Median monthly rent

5.1%

Home ownership

53.1%

Poverty rate

23.6%

Unemployment

330

Housing units

9.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

179

25–34

165

232

35–44

214

174

45–54

159

289

55–59

265

60–64

295

65–74

272

104

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	376	11.5%
18 and over	2,884	88.5%
65 and over	884	27.1%
Median age	54.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 25.7%

Black or African American 24.5%

White 23.6%

Other race 21.8%

Two or more races 4.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	1,125	25.7%
Black or African American	1,076	24.5%
White	1,036	23.6%
Other race	955	21.8%
Two or more races	189	4.3%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	93.0%	35.9%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	7.0%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	25.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	9.7%	13.2%

Under $10k 16.0%

$10k–$15k 34.4%

$15k–$25k 24.7%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 3.0%

$50k–$75k 3.5%

$75k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.0%
$10k–$15k	34.4%
$15k–$25k	24.7%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	3.0%
$50k–$75k	3.5%
$75k–$100k	1.0%
$100k–$150k	2.6%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$14,852

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 69.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$264,000
Median rent / month	$645
Owner occupied	5.1%
Renter occupied	94.9%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	58.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.9
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	1.8%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	28.4%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	43.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	19.8%
1 bedroom	47.5%
2 bedrooms	10.1%
3 bedrooms	15.7%
4 bedrooms	7.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	71.6%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	3.2%
3 or more	0.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.7%
Electricity	51.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	10.9%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	140	7.5%
Cohabiting couple	30	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	772	41.1%
Female householder, no spouse	937	49.9%
Households with children under 18	221	11.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	676	36.0%
Average household size	1.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.7%	35.0%
Married	13.0%	13.4%
Separated	3.8%	5.4%
Widowed	3.5%	17.3%
Divorced	27.1%	28.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 46.3%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.2%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	26	7.5%
Elementary school	173	50.1%
High school	94	27.2%
College / grad school	52	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.5%

Retail trade 13.6%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Public administration 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Other services 2.4%

Professional & management 1.8%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	49.0%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.1%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.2%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	29.0%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	19.7%
Walk	29.4%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	9.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.9

Poverty

All people 53.1%

Under 18 years 37.0%

18 and over 55.3%

Married-couple families 82.9%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.6%
Retirement income	11.0%
Supplemental Security	31.3%
Cash public assistance	14.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	75.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.7%
High blood pressure	49.2%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	26.2%
Heart disease	13.8%
Stroke	8.4%
Asthma	14.2%
Arthritis	36.8%
Kidney disease	7.0%
Pulmonary disease	16.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.9%
Binge drinking	9.7%
No physical activity	50.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.1%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	40.4%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	23.2%
No health insurance	28.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	38.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	36.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	125	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	53.9%
Under 18	11.0%
18–64 years	57.0%
65 and over	67.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	14.1%
Public insurance	84.2%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,239	99.4%
Spanish	677	20.9%
Other Indo-European	645	19.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,715	83.3%
Born in same state	2,341	71.8%
Born in different state	1,468	45.0%
Foreign born	374	11.5%
Naturalized citizen	545	16.7%
Not a US citizen	105	19.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	163	5%
Arab	92	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	86	2.6%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.6%
Internet access	62.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06702

What city is ZIP code 06702 in?

ZIP code 06702 is primarily assigned to Waterbury, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06702 in?

ZIP code 06702 falls within New Haven County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06702 mostly rentals?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 06702 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06702?

53% of residents in ZIP code 06702 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 06702 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 06702 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 06702 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 06702 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What timezone is ZIP code 06702 in?

ZIP code 06702 observes the EST timezone.