Zip code 06702: Waterbury, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06702?

06702 is assigned to Waterbury, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06702?

About 2,946 people live in 06702, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06702?

The median household income in 06702 is $14,474.

Q: What zip codes are near 06702?

The closest zip codes to 06702 are 06701, 06703, 06720, 06721, 06722.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

2,946

Median household income

$14K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$286K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$749/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

55.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.7 sq mi

4,404 people/sq mi

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

About 06702

06702 is an urban zip code in Waterbury, Connecticut, covering 0.7 sq mi of land. About 2,946 people live here, or 4,404 per square mile. The median resident is 55.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $14,474 a year, about 18% of the national median of $80,734. 45.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $286,100, or 19.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $749 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.5 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home; taxis, motorcycles and other modes are the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; production and manufacturing; and cleaning and personal care. 35% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 06702 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate45.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%5th of 276 in CT
Healthcare workers20.2%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%5th of 276 in CT
Median age55.9
98th
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.114th of 277 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.523
94th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.49922nd of 274 in CT
Unemployment rate9.7%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%26th of 276 in CT
Diversity index67.5
88th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 5723rd of 277 in CT
Residents 65 and older23.1%
87th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%73rd of 277 in CT
Rent-burdened renters61.1%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%44th of 267 in CT
Population density4,404/sq mi
77th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi30th of 277 in CT
Housing vacancy10.8%
74th
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%56th of 275 in CT
Average commute28.5 min
66th
U.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min99th of 268 in CT
Tech workers3.6%
62nd
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%108th of 276 in CT
Foreign-born residents10.6%
53rd
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%121st of 277 in CT
Median home value$286,100
41st
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900205th of 267 in CT
Uninsured rate4.5%
27th
U.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%87th of 276 in CT
Government workers10.9%
26th
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%189th of 276 in CT
Veterans3.3%
18th
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%210th of 277 in CT
Population2,946
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,508214th of 277 in CT
Median gross rent$749
4th
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,488244th of 247 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher9.6%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%270th of 277 in CT
Median earnings per worker$27,422
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739270th of 275 in CT
Median household income$14,474
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781267th of 267 in CT
Per capita income$18,036
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915273rd of 277 in CT
Homeownership rate8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%270th of 275 in CT
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%269th of 276 in CT
Broadband access66.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%273rd of 275 in CT
Residents under 186.3%
1st
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%269th of 277 in CT
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%267th of 276 in CT

Measure	06702	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Poverty rateWeakness	45.6%	10%	12.5%	99th	5th of 276
Healthcare workers	20.2%	10.4%	9.7%	99th	5th of 276
Median age	55.9	41.1	38.9	98th	14th of 277
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.523	0.499	0.483	94th	22nd of 274
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.7%	5.6%	5.2%	93rd	26th of 276
Diversity index	67.5	57	61.4	88th	23rd of 277
Residents 65 and older	23.1%	18.5%	17.2%	87th	73rd of 277
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	61.1%	52.6%	51.1%	85th	44th of 267
Population density	4,404/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	77th	30th of 277
Housing vacancy	10.8%	7%	10.1%	74th	56th of 275
Average commute	28.5 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	66th	99th of 268
Tech workers	3.6%	3.6%	3.8%	62nd	108th of 276
Foreign-born residents	10.6%	15.7%	14.1%	53rd	121st of 277
Median home value	$286,100	$366,900	$332,700	41st	205th of 267
Uninsured rate	4.5%	5.4%	8.4%	27th	87th of 276
Government workers	10.9%	13.1%	14.5%	26th	189th of 276
Veterans	3.3%	4.7%	6.2%	18th	210th of 277
Population	2,946	3,624,508	334,922,499	5th	214th of 277
Median gross rent	$749	$1,488	$1,413	4th	244th of 247
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9.6%	42.5%	35.7%	2nd	270th of 277
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$27,422	$57,739	$49,666	2nd	270th of 275
Median household incomeWeakness	$14,474	$95,781	$80,734	1st	267th of 267
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,036	$55,915	$44,673	1st	273rd of 277
Homeownership rateWeakness	8%	66.5%	65.2%	1st	270th of 275
Work from home	0%	16%	15.1%	1st	269th of 276
Broadband accessWeakness	66.4%	92.2%	91%	1st	273rd of 275
Residents under 18	6.3%	20.2%	22%	1st	269th of 277
Self-employed workers	0%	9.9%	10%	1st	267th of 276

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

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

12%

45–54

33%

55–64

19%

65–74

75+

Median age

55.9

Under 18

6.3%

65 and over

23.1%

Race and ethnicity

White23%
Black35%
Hispanic38%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

67.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

10.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

42.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

65%

Spanish

34%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,859
Average household size: 1.4
Family households: 25.9%
Married couples: 6.9%
Living alone: 73.3%
Veterans (of adults): 3.3%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

73%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

$75–100k

0.4%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

06702

$14,474

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,036

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

45.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.523

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06702

$286,100

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06702

$749

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

16%

5–19 units

20%

20+ units

58%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,085
Owner-occupied: 8%
Vacant: 10.8%
Median year built: 1961
Median rooms: 3.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 61.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 45.1%
Home value to income: 19.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

17%

Carpooled

24%

Transit

20%

Walked

14%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

26%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

25%

10–19

37%

20–29

30–44

16%

45–59

60+

16%

Average commute

28.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

30.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

20%

Production

16%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Business and finance

10%

Legal and social services

Sales

Transportation and moving

Education

Police and fire

Computer and math

Food service

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Management

0.8%

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

38%

Retail

17%

Manufacturing

16%

Public administration

11%

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Information

0.3%

Professional and technical services

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$27,422

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06702	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$66,458	$74,888
Service	$11,298	$26,804
Sales and office	$48,828	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,526	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

32%

High school

42%

Some college

13%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 68.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
Households with broadband: 66.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 47.1%
No internet access: 27.7%
Without health insurance: 4.5%
Limited-English households: 22%

Geography

City (USPS): Waterbury
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.5565° N, 73.0459° W
Land area: 0.7 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Waterbury100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 06702

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06701	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
06703	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
06720	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
06721	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
06722	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
06723	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
06724	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
06725	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
06726	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
06749	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
06710	Waterbury, CT	0.9 mi	9,942	$37,191	$228,300
06708	Waterbury, CT	1.4 mi	29,594	$67,364	$218,500

Questions about 06702

What city is zip code 06702?

06702 is assigned to Waterbury, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06702?

About 2,946 people live in 06702, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06702 in?

06702 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06702?

The median household income in 06702 is $14,474.

What zip codes are near 06702?

The closest zip codes to 06702 are 06701, 06703, 06720, 06721, 06722.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06702, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.