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Southport, CT
Census-designated place in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06890.
Population
1,568
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,808
ZIP codes
1
Southport and its ZIP codes
Southport at a glance
- Southport is about 2.4 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $159,688 a year, 67% more than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,094,600 (about 3 times the Connecticut figure) and median rent is $3,333 a month.
Local data for Southport, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Southport, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$159,688
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$1,094,600
Median rent
$3,333/mo
Homeownership
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher
84.3%
Median age
57.0
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (314), Italian Americans (227), German Americans (165).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. PPP loans are for Southport.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, +1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,993
115,621 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$106,897
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Southport, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone47.2%
- Carpooled0.6%
- Public transit11.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home41.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Southport, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
3,901
4.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 24°F
44.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Southport, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.2%
U.S. 33.3% -12.1 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
5.2%
U.S. 12.8% -7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Southport
1 in or overlapping Southport. Population shown
Cities near Southport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mill PlainCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Greens FarmsCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3.8 |
| Fairfield UniversityCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| StaplesCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 4.3 |
| CompoCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Westport VillageCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.3 |
| ColeytownCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.7 |
| MurrayCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.5 |
| SaugatuckCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Old HillCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Poplar PlainsCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.1 |
| BridgeportCity | 6.3 mi | 16.1 |
| PlattsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| Sacred Heart UniversityCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.5 |
| South WiltonCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Southport, CT in?
- Southport is in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Southport, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Southport include 06890.
- What is the population of Southport, CT?
- About 1,568 people live in Southport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Southport?
- Nearby places include Mill Plain (1.7 mi), Greens Farms (2 mi), Fairfield University (2.4 mi), Staples (2.8 mi), Compo (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023