Zip code 06604: Bridgeport, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06604?

06604 is assigned to Bridgeport, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06604?

About 31,771 people live in 06604, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06604?

The median household income in 06604 is $50,026.

Q: What zip codes are near 06604?

The closest zip codes to 06604 are 06605, 06601, 06673, 06699, 06828.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

31,771

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$267K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,498/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3.2 sq mi

10,070 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 06604

06604 is a dense urban zip code in Bridgeport, Connecticut, covering 3.2 sq mi of land. About 31,771 people live here, or 10,070 per square mile. The median resident is 37 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,026 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $267,100, or 5.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 34% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,498 a month.

29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; construction and repair; and office and administrative support. 53% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 06604 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate11%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%18th of 276 in CT
Uninsured rate20%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%2nd of 276 in CT
Population density10,070/sq mi
92nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi7th of 277 in CT
Diversity index69.1
92nd
U.S. 61.4 · CT 5716th of 277 in CT
Foreign-born residents35.4%
92nd
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%5th of 277 in CT
Poverty rate22.6%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%26th of 276 in CT
Average commute33 min
87th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min35th of 268 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.486
84th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.49953rd of 274 in CT
Rent-burdened renters60.2%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%53rd of 267 in CT
Self-employed workers10.1%
60th
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%140th of 276 in CT
Median gross rent$1,498
56th
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,488112th of 247 in CT
Population31,771
53rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,50825th of 277 in CT
Healthcare workers9.4%
49th
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%151st of 276 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher28.9%
43rd
U.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%214th of 277 in CT
Median home value$267,100
37th
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900224th of 267 in CT
Residents under 1820.4%
35th
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%110th of 277 in CT
Tech workers2.1%
35th
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%185th of 276 in CT
Median age37
34th
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.1238th of 277 in CT
Housing vacancy5%
33rd
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%170th of 275 in CT
Residents 65 and older13.9%
29th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%240th of 277 in CT
Work from home8.7%
26th
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%228th of 276 in CT
Government workers9.7%
17th
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%212th of 276 in CT
Per capita income$28,592
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915258th of 277 in CT
Median earnings per worker$37,464
15th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739256th of 275 in CT
Broadband access84.9%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%259th of 275 in CT
Median household income$50,026
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781254th of 267 in CT
Veterans2.1%
7th
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%246th of 277 in CT
Homeownership rate34.1%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%257th of 275 in CT

Measure	06604	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Unemployment rateWeakness	11%	5.6%	5.2%	96th	18th of 276
Uninsured rateWeakness	20%	5.4%	8.4%	95th	2nd of 276
Population density	10,070/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	92nd	7th of 277
Diversity index	69.1	57	61.4	92nd	16th of 277
Foreign-born residents	35.4%	15.7%	14.1%	92nd	5th of 277
Poverty rateWeakness	22.6%	10%	12.5%	89th	26th of 276
Average commuteWeakness	33 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	87th	35th of 268
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.486	0.499	0.483	84th	53rd of 274
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	60.2%	52.6%	51.1%	83rd	53rd of 267
Self-employed workers	10.1%	9.9%	10%	60th	140th of 276
Median gross rent	$1,498	$1,488	$1,413	56th	112th of 247
Population	31,771	3,624,508	334,922,499	53rd	25th of 277
Healthcare workers	9.4%	10.4%	9.7%	49th	151st of 276
Bachelor's degree or higher	28.9%	42.5%	35.7%	43rd	214th of 277
Median home value	$267,100	$366,900	$332,700	37th	224th of 267
Residents under 18	20.4%	20.2%	22%	35th	110th of 277
Tech workers	2.1%	3.6%	3.8%	35th	185th of 276
Median age	37	41.1	38.9	34th	238th of 277
Housing vacancy	5%	7%	10.1%	33rd	170th of 275
Residents 65 and older	13.9%	18.5%	17.2%	29th	240th of 277
Work from home	8.7%	16%	15.1%	26th	228th of 276
Government workers	9.7%	13.1%	14.5%	17th	212th of 276
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,592	$55,915	$44,673	15th	258th of 277
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,464	$57,739	$49,666	15th	256th of 275
Broadband accessWeakness	84.9%	92.2%	91%	12th	259th of 275
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,026	$95,781	$80,734	9th	254th of 267
Veterans	2.1%	4.7%	6.2%	7th	246th of 277
Homeownership rateWeakness	34.1%	66.5%	65.2%	6th	257th of 275

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

11%

18–24

14%

25–34

18%

35–44

11%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

20.4%

65 and over

13.9%

Race and ethnicity

White28%
Black14%
Hispanic45%
Asian5%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other2%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

69.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

35.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

36.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

47%

Spanish

35%

Other Indo-European

15%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 12,534
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 55.6%
Married couples: 29.1%
Living alone: 38.3%
Veterans (of adults): 2.1%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

29%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

06604

$50,026

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,592

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

22.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.486

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06604

$267,100

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06604

$1,498

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

26%

2–4 units

32%

5–19 units

10%

20+ units

32%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 13,187
Owner-occupied: 34.1%
Vacant: 5%
Median year built: 1951
Median rooms: 4.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 60.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 33.8%
Home value to income: 5.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

51%

Carpooled

24%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.9%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

23%

20–29

19%

30–44

25%

45–59

60+

15%

Average commute

33 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

14%

Construction and repair

12%

Office and admin

11%

Sales

11%

Healthcare

Food service

Transportation and moving

Education

Management

Production

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Engineering and science

0.4%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.0%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Retail

15%

Construction

12%

Admin, support and management

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

0.9%

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$37,464

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06604	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$67,180	$74,888
Service	$25,390	$26,804
Sales and office	$43,782	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,613	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,566	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

27%

High school

24%

Some college

13%

Associate's

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 73.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 13.1%
Households with broadband: 84.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.9%
No internet access: 9.8%
Without health insurance: 20%
Limited-English households: 18.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Bridgeport
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.1544° N, 73.2109° W
Land area: 3.2 sq mi
Water area: 1.9 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Bridgeport100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 06604

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06605	Bridgeport, CT	0.6 mi	25,929	$56,179	$335,500
06601	Bridgeport, CT · PO box	0.9 mi	—	—	—
06673	Bridgeport, CT · PO box	0.9 mi	—	—	—
06699	Bridgeport, CT · PO box	0.9 mi	—	—	—
06828	Fairfield, CT · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
06602	Bridgeport, CT · PO box	2.1 mi	—	—	—
06607	Bridgeport, CT	2.5 mi	7,979	$50,000	$232,700
06608	Bridgeport, CT	2.7 mi	12,146	$45,754	$235,800
06825	Fairfield, CT	3.4 mi	21,982	$135,504	$630,600
06824	Fairfield, CT	3.9 mi	36,716	$193,300	$869,100
06606	Bridgeport, CT	4 mi	49,308	$73,372	$289,000
06890	Southport, CT	4 mi	4,653	$218,841	$1,212,500

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Questions about 06604

What city is zip code 06604?

06604 is assigned to Bridgeport, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06604?

About 31,771 people live in 06604, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06604 in?

06604 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06604?

The median household income in 06604 is $50,026.

What zip codes are near 06604?

The closest zip codes to 06604 are 06605, 06601, 06673, 06699, 06828.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06604, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.