06705 ZIP Code — Waterbury, CT

New Haven County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06705 is located in Waterbury, Connecticut, within New Haven County. It covers approximately 5.65 square miles and serves a population of 25,744 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 475/203.

About ZIP code 06705

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 $153,200. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $54,129. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 06705 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.

25,744

population

5.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06705 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06705

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06705. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waterbury	Acceptable
Waterbury	Acceptable
Waterbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06706 Waterbury (2 mi) 06702 Waterbury (2.4 mi) 06710 Waterbury (3.1 mi) 06749 Waterbury (3.1 mi) 06701 Waterbury (3.1 mi) 06704 Waterbury (3.1 mi) 06716 Wolcott (3.4 mi) 06712 Prospect (3.7 mi) 06708 Waterbury (3.8 mi) 06479 Plantsville (5.1 mi) 06410 Cheshire (5.4 mi) 06770 Naugatuck (5.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	25,744
Population density	4,556 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	5.65 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.5516
Longitude	-72.9923
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	475/203

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	35.9%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	25.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	9.7%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

25,744

Population

4,556

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$54,129

Median household income

$31,785

Per capita income

$153,200

Median home value

$1,166

Median monthly rent

42.7%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

5,600

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

685

Under 5

802

743

5–9

869

758

10–14

887

608

15–19

712

860

20–24

1,006

1,669

25–34

1,955

1,282

35–44

1,502

1,476

45–54

1,729

922

55–59

1,080

856

60–64

1,003

1,011

65–74

1,184

748

75–84

875

240

85+

282

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,573	21.6%
18 and over	20,171	78.4%
65 and over	4,340	16.9%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 42%

Black or African American 17.5%

Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

Other race 10.5%

Two or more races 8.5%

Asian 5.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	12,830	42%
Black or African American	5,353	17.5%
Hispanic or Latino	4,833	15.8%
Other race	3,203	10.5%
Two or more races	2,606	8.5%
Asian	1,627	5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	125	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	35.9%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	25.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	9.7%	13.2%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$54,129

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 33.4%

$150k–$200k 32.0%

$200k–$300k 12.0%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,200
Median rent / month	$1,166
Owner occupied	42.7%
Renter occupied	57.3%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	39.9%
Large apartment buildings	11.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	17.5%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	21.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	16.3%
2 bedrooms	44.8%
3 bedrooms	31.6%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.0%
1 vehicle	46.4%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	9.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.6%
Electricity	38.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	25.8%
Wood	0.5%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,552	31.9%
Cohabiting couple	829	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	2,261	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	4,480	40.3%
Households with children under 18	3,064	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,240	29.1%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.5%	39.2%
Married	40.8%	32.0%
Separated	1.5%	5.3%
Widowed	1.8%	10.0%
Divorced	11.4%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	368	6.7%
Kindergarten	311	5.7%
Elementary school	2,337	42.8%
High school	1,069	19.6%
College / grad school	1,377	25.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Retail trade 9.7%

Professional & management 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Construction 6.5%

Public administration 6.4%

Other services 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	24.9%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 29.2%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 36.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	672	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	57.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.2%
Public insurance	53.2%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,257	94.2%
Spanish	4,044	16.7%
Other Indo-European	2,801	11.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	928	3.8%
Other languages	263	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,163	82.2%
Born in same state	18,228	70.8%
Born in different state	13,713	53.3%
Foreign born	2,935	11.4%
Naturalized citizen	4,581	17.8%
Not a US citizen	2,107	46.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,053	8%
French	940	3.7%
German	539	2.1%
Norwegian	538	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	537	2.1%
English	23	0.1%
Irish	14	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06705

What city is ZIP code 06705 in?

ZIP code 06705 is primarily assigned to Waterbury, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06705 in?

ZIP code 06705 falls within New Haven County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06705 mostly rentals?

57% of occupied units in ZIP code 06705 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06705?

20% of residents in ZIP code 06705 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06705?

The median home value in ZIP code 06705 is $153,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 06705?

ZIP code 06705 has an estimated population of 25,744 residents, with a density of 4,559 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 06705 in?

ZIP code 06705 observes the EST timezone.