06708 ZIP Code — Waterbury, CT
New Haven County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06708 is located in Waterbury, Connecticut, within New Haven County. It covers approximately 9.45 square miles and serves a population of 29,215 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 203/475.
About ZIP code 06708
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 $179,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $61,111. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
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 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,215
population
9.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06708 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06708
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06708. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waterbury | Acceptable |
| Waterbury | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06749 Waterbury (0.8 mi)
06701 Waterbury (0.8 mi)
06702 Waterbury (1.4 mi)
06710 Waterbury (1.7 mi)
06706 Waterbury (2.5 mi)
06704 Waterbury (2.8 mi)
06762 Middlebury (3.1 mi)
06779 Oakville (3.1 mi)
06705 Waterbury (3.8 mi)
06770 Naugatuck (4.4 mi)
06795 Watertown (5.1 mi)
06716 Wolcott (5.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,215 |
| Population density | 3,092 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5515 |
| Longitude | -73.0648 |
| 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 | 45.1% | 35.9% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.9% | 25.5% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 9.7% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
29,215
Population
3,092
People per sq mi
35.6
Median age
$61,111
Median household income
$32,743
Per capita income
$179,400
Median home value
$1,251
Median monthly rent
52.7%
Home ownership
15.6%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
7,075
Housing units
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,041
Under 5
1,065
749
5–9
766
796
10–14
813
950
15–19
972
1,454
20–24
1,486
2,107
25–34
2,154
1,814
35–44
1,854
1,996
45–54
2,040
961
55–59
982
838
60–64
857
935
65–74
956
493
75–84
504
312
85+
320
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,089 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 23,126 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,520 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.9%
Black or African American
17.9%
Hispanic or Latino
14%
Other race
8.8%
Two or more races
8.1%
Asian
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,624 | 48.9% |
| Black or African American | 6,089 | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,770 | 14% |
| Other race | 2,996 | 8.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,755 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 713 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 38 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.1% | 35.9% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.9% | 25.5% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 9.7% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
8.2%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
17.4%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $61,111 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
8.2%
$100k–$150k
22.5%
$150k–$200k
31.8%
$200k–$300k
28.8%
$300k–$500k
6.1%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,251 |
| Owner occupied | 52.7% |
| Renter occupied | 47.3% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 47.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.7% |
| 3 or more | 18.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 42.3% |
| Electricity | 25.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.9% |
| Fuel oil | 26.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,327 | 36.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,090 | 9.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,222 | 18.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,263 | 35.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,599 | 30.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,668 | 22.4% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.3% | 35.2% |
| Married | 41.3% | 37.0% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 18.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.2%
HS graduate
35.6%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
12.3%
Graduate / professional
8.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 346 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 243 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,593 | 36.9% |
| High school | 1,075 | 15.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,762 | 39.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Retail trade
13.2%
Construction
9.9%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Professional & management
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Other services
2.7%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.8% |
| Service | 22.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.8% |
| Production & transportation | 19.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.1% |
| Government | 9.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.7% |
| Carpool | 11.7% |
| Public transit | 2.3% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 6.8% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.5 |
Poverty
All people
15.6%
Under 18 years
20.0%
18 and over
14.4%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
15.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.1% |
| Retirement income | 18.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.1% |
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.4% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 65.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,197 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 and over | 36.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.3% |
| Public insurance | 47.0% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,109 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 2,919 | 10.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,828 | 6.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 770 | 2.8% |
| Other languages | 200 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,489 | 80.4% |
| Born in same state | 21,984 | 75.2% |
| Born in different state | 15,994 | 54.7% |
| Foreign born | 1,505 | 5.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,726 | 19.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,900 | 50.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,431 | 8.3% |
| Norwegian | 797 | 2.7% |
| Arab | 691 | 2.4% |
| French | 665 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 305 | 1% |
| English | 158 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 59 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06708
What city is ZIP code 06708 in?
ZIP code 06708 is primarily assigned to Waterbury, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06708 in?
ZIP code 06708 falls within New Haven County, Connecticut.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06708?
16% of residents in ZIP code 06708 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06708?
The median home value in ZIP code 06708 is $179,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 06708?
ZIP code 06708 has an estimated population of 29,215 residents, with a density of 3,092 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06708?
The median household income in ZIP code 06708 is $61,111, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 06708 in?
ZIP code 06708 observes the EST timezone.