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Naugatuck, CT
Borough in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06770.
Population
31,800
Land area
16.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,941
ZIP codes
1
Naugatuck and its ZIP codes
Naugatuck at a glance
- Naugatuck is about 2.6 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 20th among 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- The median household income is $96,324, close to the Connecticut median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $259,100 (29% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,369 a month.
Local data for Naugatuck, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Naugatuck, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,324
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$259,100
Median rent
$1,369/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
32.2%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (5,756), Irish Americans (4,727), Puerto Ricans (2,779).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. PPP loans are for Naugatuck.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Sep 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,829
159,762 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,474
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$46M
632 loans, 4,737 jobs reported
How people get to work
Naugatuck, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Naugatuck, 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
85° / 20°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Naugatuck, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Naugatuck
1 in or overlapping Naugatuck. Population shown
Cities near Naugatuck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaterburyCity | 5.4 mi | 28.6 |
| OakvilleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 4 |
| Cheshire VillageCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 4 |
| Woodbury CenterCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2 |
| WatertownCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Heritage VillageCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.6 |
| Quinnipiac UniversityCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| AnsoniaCity | 9.9 mi | 6 |
| Sandy HookCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 16.1 |
| PlantsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| DerbyCity | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| East VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.5 |
| Wallingford CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| North HavenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 20.8 |
| SheltonCity | 13 mi | 30.6 |
| ThomastonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Naugatuck, CT in?
- Naugatuck is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Naugatuck, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Naugatuck include 06770.
- What is the population of Naugatuck, CT?
- About 31,800 people live in Naugatuck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Naugatuck?
- Nearby places include Waterbury (5.4 mi), Oakville (7.3 mi), Cheshire Village (8.4 mi), Woodbury Center (8.5 mi), Watertown (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023