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Derby, CT
City in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06418.
Population
12,487
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,470
ZIP codes
1
Derby and its ZIP codes
Derby at a glance
- Derby is about 3.3 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- It is the 33rd most populous of 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- Households here earn a median of $79,500 a year, 17% less than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $256,700 (30% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,452 a month.
Local data for Derby, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Derby, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,500
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$256,700
Median rent
$1,452/mo
Homeownership
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher
35.6%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,625), Irish Americans (1,672), Puerto Ricans (1,018).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. PPP loans are for Derby.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,829
159,762 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,474
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$20.2M
330 loans, 2,127 jobs reported
How people get to work
Derby, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home15.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Derby, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
2,474
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
548
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Derby, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Derby
1 in or overlapping Derby. Population shown
Cities near Derby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnsoniaCity | 1.5 mi | 6 |
| SheltonCity | 2.8 mi | 30.6 |
| OrangeCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 17.2 |
| OronoqueCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.3 |
| East VillageCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Daniels FarmCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Milford | 7.4 mi | 21.9 |
| West HavenCity | 7.6 mi | 10.8 |
| Trumbull CenterCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 5.7 |
| WoodmontBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Long HillCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Sandy HookCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 16.1 |
| Stratford DowntownCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| New HavenCity | 9.2 mi | 18.7 |
| StepneyCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 6.7 |
| TashuaCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Derby, CT in?
- Derby is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Derby, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Derby include 06418.
- What is the population of Derby, CT?
- About 12,487 people live in Derby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Derby?
- Nearby places include Ansonia (1.5 mi), Shelton (2.8 mi), Orange (4.4 mi), Oronoque (5.2 mi), East Village (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023