06708 ZIP Code – Waterbury, Connecticut
Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, ZIP code 06708 is a large ZIP code within Unknown County with a population of approximately 29,215 residents. The median household income is $61,111 — well below the Connecticut average and below the national average. At $179,400, median home values run below the national average, with 59.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,251 is near the national average. Housing consists of 58% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (decreasing), 29% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 6.9%, which is above the U.S. rate. An estimated 16.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 22.0%, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 37.0, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 06702, 06710, 06706.
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ZIP 06708 vs. Connecticut vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 06708 | CT Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $105k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $179k | $387k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,251 | $1,504 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.0 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 9.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.0% | 43.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 06702 – Waterbury
- 06710 – Waterbury
- 06706 – Waterbury
- 06704 – Waterbury
- 06762 – Middlebury
- 06779 – Oakville
- 06705 – Waterbury
- 06770 – Naugatuck
- 06795 – Watertown
- 06712 – Prospect
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06702 | WATERBURY | 3,260 | $14,852 |
| 06710 | WATERBURY | 10,684 | $47,792 |
| 06706 | WATERBURY | 15,459 | $54,075 |
| 06704 | WATERBURY | 30,124 | $47,736 |
| 06762 | MIDDLEBURY | 7,665 | $135,114 |