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ZIP Code 06608
Bridgeport, CT, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Population
12,146
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
11,816
City
Bridgeport
ZIP 06608 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 06608 at a glance
- ZIP 06608 (Bridgeport) is about 16 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,754, 52% below the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,800 (36% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,320 a month.
Local data for ZIP 06608
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 06608, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,754
Poverty rate
26.7%
Median home value
$235,800
Median rent
$1,320/mo
Homeownership
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
29.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
146
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,694
$83.4M annual payroll
PPP loans
$16.5M
344 loans
Campaign donations
$2,088
29% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 06608, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 06608, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.8%
U.S. 11.1% +18.7 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 06608?
- ZIP code 06608 is in Bridgeport, CT (Greater Bridgeport Planning Region).
- What county is ZIP code 06608 in?
- ZIP code 06608 is mostly in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut.
- How many people live in ZIP code 06608?
- About 12,146 people live in the 06608 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.