06706 ZIP Code – Waterbury, Connecticut
06706 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Waterbury, Connecticut, part of Unknown County with a population of approximately 15,459 residents. The median household income is $54,075 — well below the Connecticut average and below the national average. Median home values of $148,100 are well below the national average, with 40.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,161 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 46% single-family (decreasing), 20% apartments (increasing), 33% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 10.5%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the U.S. average. About 16.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The population has a median age of 36.3, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 06705, 06702, 06708.
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ZIP 06706 vs. Connecticut vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 06706 | CT Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $105k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $148k | $387k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,161 | $1,504 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.3 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.8% | 9.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.2% | 43.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 06705 – Waterbury
- 06702 – Waterbury
- 06708 – Waterbury
- 06710 – Waterbury
- 06770 – Naugatuck
- 06712 – Prospect
- 06704 – Waterbury
- 06762 – Middlebury
- 06779 – Oakville
- 06444 – Marion
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06705 | WATERBURY | 25,744 | $54,129 |
| 06702 | WATERBURY | 3,260 | $14,852 |
| 06708 | WATERBURY | 29,215 | $61,111 |
| 06710 | WATERBURY | 10,684 | $47,792 |
| 06770 | NAUGATUCK | 31,741 | $91,114 |