Zip code 06708: Waterbury, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06708?

06708 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 06708?

About 29,594 people live in 06708, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06708?

The median household income in 06708 is $67,364.

Q: What zip codes are near 06708?

The closest zip codes to 06708 are 06701, 06703, 06720, 06721, 06722.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

29,594

Median household income

$67K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$219K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,313/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

9.5 sq mi

3,132 people/sq mi

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

About 06708

06708 is an urban zip code in Waterbury, Connecticut, covering 9.5 sq mi of land. About 29,594 people live here, or 3,132 per square mile. The median resident is 38.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $67,364 a year, 17% below the national median of $80,734. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $218,500, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 59% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,313 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.2 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods. 42% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 06708 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers14.2%
93rd
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%36th of 276 in CT
Diversity index67.8
89th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 5721st of 277 in CT
Poverty rate16.6%
75th
U.S. 12.5% · CT 10%36th of 276 in CT
Unemployment rate6.4%
73rd
U.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%68th of 276 in CT
Foreign-born residents18.7%
72nd
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%49th of 277 in CT
Population density3,132/sq mi
68th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi46th of 277 in CT
Average commute28.2 min
64th
U.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min107th of 268 in CT
Housing vacancy7.9%
60th
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%96th of 275 in CT
Rent-burdened renters53.2%
60th
U.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%106th of 267 in CT
Self-employed workers9.5%
53rd
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%154th of 276 in CT
Uninsured rate7.1%
52nd
U.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%41st of 276 in CT
Population29,594
49th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,50833rd of 277 in CT
Government workers13.6%
49th
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%134th of 276 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.431
47th
U.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499142nd of 274 in CT
Median age38.5
46th
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.1223rd of 277 in CT
Residents under 1821.6%
45th
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%84th of 277 in CT
Median gross rent$1,313
44th
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,488172nd of 247 in CT
Median earnings per worker$45,484
42nd
U.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739238th of 275 in CT
Tech workers2.2%
37th
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%179th of 276 in CT
Work from home10.3%
36th
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%212th of 276 in CT
Residents 65 and older14.6%
35th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%234th of 277 in CT
Median household income$67,364
32nd
U.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781237th of 267 in CT
Per capita income$34,563
32nd
U.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915248th of 277 in CT
Homeownership rate59.3%
31st
U.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%219th of 275 in CT
Broadband access89.6%
31st
U.S. 91% · CT 92.2%219th of 275 in CT
Veterans4.1%
27th
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%183rd of 277 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher22.2%
26th
U.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%239th of 277 in CT
Median home value$218,500
25th
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900253rd of 267 in CT

Measure	06708	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Healthcare workers	14.2%	10.4%	9.7%	93rd	36th of 276
Diversity index	67.8	57	61.4	89th	21st of 277
Poverty rate	16.6%	10%	12.5%	75th	36th of 276
Unemployment rate	6.4%	5.6%	5.2%	73rd	68th of 276
Foreign-born residents	18.7%	15.7%	14.1%	72nd	49th of 277
Population density	3,132/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	68th	46th of 277
Average commute	28.2 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	64th	107th of 268
Housing vacancy	7.9%	7%	10.1%	60th	96th of 275
Rent-burdened renters	53.2%	52.6%	51.1%	60th	106th of 267
Self-employed workers	9.5%	9.9%	10%	53rd	154th of 276
Uninsured rate	7.1%	5.4%	8.4%	52nd	41st of 276
Population	29,594	3,624,508	334,922,499	49th	33rd of 277
Government workers	13.6%	13.1%	14.5%	49th	134th of 276
Income inequality (Gini)	0.431	0.499	0.483	47th	142nd of 274
Median age	38.5	41.1	38.9	46th	223rd of 277
Residents under 18	21.6%	20.2%	22%	45th	84th of 277
Median gross rent	$1,313	$1,488	$1,413	44th	172nd of 247
Median earnings per worker	$45,484	$57,739	$49,666	42nd	238th of 275
Tech workers	2.2%	3.6%	3.8%	37th	179th of 276
Work from home	10.3%	16%	15.1%	36th	212th of 276
Residents 65 and older	14.6%	18.5%	17.2%	35th	234th of 277
Median household income	$67,364	$95,781	$80,734	32nd	237th of 267
Per capita income	$34,563	$55,915	$44,673	32nd	248th of 277
Homeownership rate	59.3%	66.5%	65.2%	31st	219th of 275
Broadband access	89.6%	92.2%	91%	31st	219th of 275
Veterans	4.1%	4.7%	6.2%	27th	183rd of 277
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.2%	42.5%	35.7%	26th	239th of 277
Median home value	$218,500	$366,900	$332,700	25th	253rd of 267

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

14%

5–17

10%

18–24

15%

25–34

13%

35–44

12%

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.5

Under 18

21.6%

65 and over

14.6%

Race and ethnicity

White40%
Black13%
Hispanic37%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other2%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

67.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

18.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

53.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

58%

Spanish

28%

Other Indo-European

11%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 11,932
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 61.7%
Married couples: 36.4%
Living alone: 31.7%
Veterans (of adults): 4.1%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

06708

$67,364

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,563

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.431

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06708

$218,500

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06708

$1,313

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

56%

2–4 units

31%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 12,957
Owner-occupied: 59.3%
Vacant: 7.9%
Median year built: 1963
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 53.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.8%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

33%

20–29

13%

30–44

24%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

28.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

14%

Office and admin

11%

Transportation and moving

11%

Construction and repair

Sales

Management

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Food service

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

22%

Manufacturing

12%

Retail

11%

Education

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$45,484

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06708	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$71,144	$74,888
Service	$35,034	$26,804
Sales and office	$43,979	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,813	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,580	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

34%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.3%
Households with broadband: 89.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70%
No internet access: 8.6%
Without health insurance: 7.1%
Limited-English households: 5.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Waterbury
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.5506° N, 73.0712° W
Land area: 9.5 sq mi
Water area: 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 06708

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06701	Waterbury, CT · PO box	1.1 mi	—	—	—
06703	Waterbury, CT · PO box	1.1 mi	—	—	—
06720	Waterbury, CT · PO box	1.1 mi	—	—	—
06721	Waterbury, CT · PO box	1.1 mi	—	—	—
06722	Waterbury, CT · PO box	1.1 mi	—	—	—
06723	Waterbury, CT · PO box	1.1 mi	—	—	—
06724	Waterbury, CT · PO box	1.1 mi	—	—	—
06725	Waterbury, CT · PO box	1.1 mi	—	—	—
06726	Waterbury, CT · PO box	1.1 mi	—	—	—
06749	Waterbury, CT · PO box	1.1 mi	—	—	—
06702	Waterbury, CT	1.4 mi	2,946	$14,474	$286,100
06710	Waterbury, CT	1.9 mi	9,942	$37,191	$228,300

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Questions about 06708

What city is zip code 06708?

06708 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 06708?

About 29,594 people live in 06708, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06708 in?

06708 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06708?

The median household income in 06708 is $67,364.

What zip codes are near 06708?

The closest zip codes to 06708 are 06701, 06703, 06720, 06721, 06722.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06708, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.