Zip code 06710: Waterbury, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06710?

06710 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 06710?

About 9,942 people live in 06710, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06710?

The median household income in 06710 is $37,191.

Q: What zip codes are near 06710?

The closest zip codes to 06710 are 06701, 06703, 06720, 06721, 06722.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

9,942

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$228K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,128/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1 sq mi

10,260 people/sq mi

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

About 06710

06710 is a dense urban zip code in Waterbury, Connecticut, covering 1 sq mi of land. About 9,942 people live here, or 10,260 per square mile. The median resident is 37.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $37,191 a year, about 46% of the national median of $80,734. 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $228,300, or 6.1 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 $1,128 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.7 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods. 45% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 06710 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate14.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%10th of 276 in CT
Rent-burdened renters71.9%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%14th of 267 in CT
Poverty rate31.9%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%7th of 276 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.550
97th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.49911th of 274 in CT
Diversity index72.2
96th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 576th of 277 in CT
Population density10,260/sq mi
93rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi6th of 277 in CT
Housing vacancy13.7%
84th
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%39th of 275 in CT
Healthcare workers11.7%
79th
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%81st of 276 in CT
Self-employed workers12.1%
78th
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%98th of 276 in CT
Residents under 1825.4%
77th
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%30th of 277 in CT
Foreign-born residents20.9%
76th
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%38th of 277 in CT
Government workers18%
76th
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%50th of 276 in CT
Uninsured rate10.1%
71st
U.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%20th of 276 in CT
Average commute27.7 min
61st
U.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min113th of 268 in CT
Work from home13.8%
55th
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%169th of 276 in CT
Median age37.8
40th
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.1229th of 277 in CT
Median gross rent$1,128
31st
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,488222nd of 247 in CT
Median home value$228,300
28th
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900251st of 267 in CT
Residents 65 and older13.7%
28th
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%241st of 277 in CT
Population9,942
15th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,508126th of 277 in CT
Tech workers1.1%
15th
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%224th of 276 in CT
Per capita income$25,904
10th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915263rd of 277 in CT
Veterans2.2%
8th
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%241st of 277 in CT
Homeownership rate33.7%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%258th of 275 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher12.5%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%261st of 277 in CT
Broadband access79.4%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%267th of 275 in CT
Median earnings per worker$29,837
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739269th of 275 in CT
Median household income$37,191
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781265th of 267 in CT

Measure	06710	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Unemployment rateWeakness	14.5%	5.6%	5.2%	99th	10th of 276
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	71.9%	52.6%	51.1%	98th	14th of 267
Poverty rateWeakness	31.9%	10%	12.5%	97th	7th of 276
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.550	0.499	0.483	97th	11th of 274
Diversity index	72.2	57	61.4	96th	6th of 277
Population density	10,260/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	93rd	6th of 277
Housing vacancy	13.7%	7%	10.1%	84th	39th of 275
Healthcare workers	11.7%	10.4%	9.7%	79th	81st of 276
Self-employed workers	12.1%	9.9%	10%	78th	98th of 276
Residents under 18	25.4%	20.2%	22%	77th	30th of 277
Foreign-born residents	20.9%	15.7%	14.1%	76th	38th of 277
Government workers	18%	13.1%	14.5%	76th	50th of 276
Uninsured rate	10.1%	5.4%	8.4%	71st	20th of 276
Average commute	27.7 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	61st	113th of 268
Work from home	13.8%	16%	15.1%	55th	169th of 276
Median age	37.8	41.1	38.9	40th	229th of 277
Median gross rent	$1,128	$1,488	$1,413	31st	222nd of 247
Median home value	$228,300	$366,900	$332,700	28th	251st of 267
Residents 65 and older	13.7%	18.5%	17.2%	28th	241st of 277
Population	9,942	3,624,508	334,922,499	15th	126th of 277
Tech workers	1.1%	3.6%	3.8%	15th	224th of 276
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,904	$55,915	$44,673	10th	263rd of 277
Veterans	2.2%	4.7%	6.2%	8th	241st of 277
Homeownership rateWeakness	33.7%	66.5%	65.2%	6th	258th of 275
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.5%	42.5%	35.7%	5th	261st of 277
Broadband accessWeakness	79.4%	92.2%	91%	4th	267th of 275
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,837	$57,739	$49,666	3rd	269th of 275
Median household incomeWeakness	$37,191	$95,781	$80,734	2nd	265th 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

19%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

15%

35–44

15%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

37.8

Under 18

25.4%

65 and over

13.7%

Race and ethnicity

White22%
Black31%
Hispanic36%
Asian2%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.5%
Other4%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

72.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

20.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

40.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

55%

Spanish

35%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.9%

Households

Households: 3,905
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 58.4%
Married couples: 28.2%
Living alone: 39.4%
Veterans (of adults): 2.2%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

38%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

06710

$37,191

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,904

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

31.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.550

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06710

$228,300

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06710

$1,128

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

35%

2–4 units

33%

5–19 units

22%

20+ units

11%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,527
Owner-occupied: 33.7%
Vacant: 13.7%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 4.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 71.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 36.1%
Home value to income: 6.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

51%

Carpooled

20%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

36%

20–29

22%

30–44

16%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

27.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

14.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

20%

Healthcare

12%

Transportation and moving

12%

Sales

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Management

Construction and repair

Education

Production

Food service

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

0.9%

Police and fire

0.5%

Arts, media and sports

0.1%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

18%

Retail

17%

Public administration

11%

Manufacturing

Other services

Construction

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Information

Wholesale

0.9%

Agriculture and mining

0.8%

Professional and technical services

0.6%

Arts and recreation

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$29,837

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06710	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$38,405	$74,888
Service	$14,542	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,438	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$26,803	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,616	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

28%

High school

30%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
Households with broadband: 79.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.1%
No internet access: 14.5%
Without health insurance: 10.1%
Limited-English households: 10.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Waterbury
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.5696° N, 73.0460° W
Land area: 1 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 06710

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06701	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.8 mi	—	—	—
06703	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.8 mi	—	—	—
06720	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.8 mi	—	—	—
06721	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.8 mi	—	—	—
06722	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.8 mi	—	—	—
06723	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.8 mi	—	—	—
06724	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.8 mi	—	—	—
06725	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.8 mi	—	—	—
06726	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.8 mi	—	—	—
06749	Waterbury, CT · PO box	0.8 mi	—	—	—
06702	Waterbury, CT	0.9 mi	2,946	$14,474	$286,100
06704	Waterbury, CT	1.4 mi	31,713	$48,718	$192,000

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Questions about 06710

What city is zip code 06710?

06710 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 06710?

About 9,942 people live in 06710, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06710 in?

06710 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06710?

The median household income in 06710 is $37,191.

What zip codes are near 06710?

The closest zip codes to 06710 are 06701, 06703, 06720, 06721, 06722.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06710, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.