The 06605 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Bridgeport, CT in Fairfield County in the United States. The current population estimate is 24,635. About 12.3% of residents in ZIP Code 06605 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 32.4 years. An estimated 72.4% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $25,696. The median household income is approximately $44,372, and an estimated 26% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06605 is $44,372, while the region's mean household income is $66,529. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,696. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06605 of $25,696 is approximately 42.25% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $44,496. An estimated 25.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately172.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 14.2% of the population in 06605 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 13.4% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.8% of 06605 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 14.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.4% |
In ZIP Code 06605, 72.4% of the population graduated high school, while 22.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 15.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.2% in this Fairfield County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 15.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 27.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.6% |
| Associate's degree | 5.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06605, 94.8% is one race, while 5.2% are two or more races. Approximately 41.6% of 06605 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06605 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (48.1%), followed by Black or African American (35.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48.1% |
| Black or African American | 35.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 13.9% |
In ZIP Code 06605, 50.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 36.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 9.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes. Lastly, 2.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Fairfield County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 50.2% |
| Spanish | 36.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 9.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.0% |
| Other languages | 2.0% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 06605 in January 2025 comes in at $394,134. The January 2025 value is approximately 0% higher than the $393,681 median value in August 2024, and 3% higher than the $384,272 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06605, an estimated 44.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.1% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Fairfield County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $394,134 |
| Dec 2024 | $395,267 |
| Nov 2024 | $396,197 |
| Oct 2024 | $396,441 |
| Sep 2024 | $395,670 |
| Aug 2024 | $393,681 |
| Jul 2024 | $391,931 |
| Jun 2024 | $390,779 |
| May 2024 | $390,210 |
| Apr 2024 | $388,538 |
| Mar 2024 | $386,241 |
| Feb 2024 | $384,272 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 14.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 44.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06605 are younger than average. The median age of 32.4 years in ZIP Code 06605 is approximately 14.96% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.5% of the population in 06605 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 06605 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 9.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 18.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06605 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 79.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 06605 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 79.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 06605 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.92 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.42% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.34% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06605 | 15.9¢/kWh | 8.57¢/kWh | 7.26¢/kWh |
| Connecticut | 30.48¢/kWh | 21.95¢/kWh | 17.99¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 06605 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.64 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.52 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.17 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.55 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.33 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.7 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.93 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.81 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.61 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.56 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.02 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.2 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 06605, 69.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.4 minutes. Approximately 24.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06605 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.6% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 06605 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Retail trade | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.0% |
| Information | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.3% |
| Public administration | 2.9% |