06608 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 06608, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

06608 is a zip code in Fairfield County, Connecticut, which covers Bridgeport, with a total population of 14,162 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 06608 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 06608.

The estimated population of people living in 06608 is 14,162, with a median age of 32.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 06608 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,162
 -0.05% +0.33%
2020
14,169
 -0.66% -
2019
14,263
+2.94%
-
2018
13,856
 -1.83% -
2017
14,115
 - -

Population of 06608 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 06608 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
5.4%
3%
 +80.00%
Black/African American
28.4%
32.1%
 -11.53%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
62.5%
60.4%
 +3.48%
Asian
1.2%
1.1%
 +9.09%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
3.2%
 -28.13%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 06608 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 06608 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 06608 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 06608 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.2 +2.88% 32.8 +4.13% 31.7 +2.26%
2020 31.3 -2.19% 31.5 +0.96% 31 -4.91%
2019 32 +1.59% 31.2 +2.3% 32.6 +0.93%
2018 31.5 +4.3% 30.5 +5.54% 32.3 +2.22%
2017 30.2 - 28.9 - 31.6 -

The median age of the 06608 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 06608 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,494 -20.08% 1,219 -13.06% 1,213 1,043
10 to 19 1,077 1.33% 872 +34.16% 1,067 1,197
20 to 29 1,001 -15.19% 1,368 -7.57% 854 1,222
30 to 39 1,186 -9.83% 972 +14.27% 1,066 1,087
40 to 49 809 +11.09% 995 +5.12% 897 1,022
50 to 59 539 +54.81% 902 -24.38% 870 694
60 to 69 531 0.85% 583 +19% 531 697
70+ 239 +43.51% 328 +13.27% 338 364

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 06608 zip code is $37,355.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 06608.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $45,772.00
  • 45 to 64
    $37,981.00
  • 65 and over
    $18,494.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 06608 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 06608, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 06608 is currently $61,262.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.89% of households in 06608 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 06608 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    36.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.22%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.11%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.47%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.89%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 06608 is $21,088.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 06608 by the total population of 06608.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 06608 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 06608 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    1.46%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.88%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.51%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    63.90%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8.26%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 06608 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 06608 zip over the age of 16 is 10,498.

Of those people, a total of 64.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 06608 is 57.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 06608 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 856 36.10% 17.80%
20 to 24 years 1,171 75.50% 21.40%
25 to 29 years 905 61.90% 19.80%
30 to 34 years 1,195 88.90% 7.60%
35 to 44 years 1,959 80.80% 7.10%
45 to 54 years 1,740 73.00% 6.50%
55 to 59 years 742 69.70% 11.80%
60 to 64 years 834 48.00% 4.00%
65 to 74 years 681 25.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 415 3.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 06608. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,730 64.20% 9.60%
Black or African American 3,367 67.70% 12.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 181 73.50% 21.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 34 100.00% 0.00%
Other 3,302 61.70% 10.00%
Two or more races 884 60.40% 3.90%
Hispanic or Latino 6,403 62.40% 10.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 663 57.80% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 06608 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 06608 is 6,060, with median earnings of $26,875.00.

Women in 06608 are earning approximately 84.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,060 $26,875.00
Male 2,943 $29,601.00
Female 3,117 $24,992.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 06608 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 191 $66,042.00
Business and Financial 48 $66,100.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 26 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 163 $39,464.00
Legal 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 111 $44,769.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $177,946.00
Healthcare Practitioners 196 $76,141.00
Healthcare Support 564 $26,103.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 101 $9,519.00
Law Enforcement 26 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 630 $10,313.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 450 $26,587.00
Personal Care and Service 153 $33,063.00
Sales 527 $23,542.00
Office and Administrative Support 512 $29,966.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 673 $29,201.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 109 $34,871.00
Production 640 $22,556.00
Transportation and Material Moving 316 $32,984.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 06608 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 06608.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 55 $17,813.00 136 $66,528.00
Business and Financial 13 $0.00 35 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $0.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 145 $37,385.00
Legal 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 33 $0.00 78 $43,409.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 28 $0.00 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 79 $0.00 117 $45,417.00
Healthcare Support 94 $19,458.00 470 $26,581.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 62 $36,518.00 39 $0.00
Law Enforcement 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 273 $10,469.00 357 $10,234.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 305 $31,979.00 145 $7,212.00
Personal Care and Service 89 $40,878.00 64 $16,667.00
Sales 207 $25,694.00 320 $19,402.00
Office and Administrative Support 87 $29,267.00 425 $32,969.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 673 $29,201.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 109 $34,871.00 0 $0.00
Production 295 $21,791.00 345 $23,048.00
Transportation and Material Moving 190 $34,474.00 126 $22,386.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,750 households in 06608, with an average household size of 2.94 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,091 families living in the 06608 zip code with an average family size of 3.74 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 06608:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,443 436 1,212 1,659
Average Household Size 3.99 4.21 3.62 1.19
Total Families 1,443 436 1,212 0
Average Household Size 3.97 3.7 3.47 0

Poverty

Of the 3,091 families living in 06608, 25.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 06608:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,216 housing units in 06608.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,750 91.07%
Vacant 466 8.93%

65.32% of the total 5,216 housing units in 06608 are rental units. This is approximately 3,407 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,186 are occupied by the owner - or 22.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 06608 is $1,264.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 06608 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    157
  • Less than $500
    538
  • $500 to $999
    408
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,496
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    697
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    195
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    69
  • $3,000 or more
    4

Property Value

The median value of a property in 06608 is $166,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 06608 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    136
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    216
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    157
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    213
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    315
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    149
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 06608. The chart below shows the number of properties in 06608 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,491
  • 1940 to 1949
    280
  • 1950 to 1959
    293
  • 1960 to 1969
    638
  • 1970 to 1979
    362
  • 1980 to 1989
    324
  • 1990 to 1999
    278
  • 2000 to 2009
    304
  • 2010 to 2013
    246
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 06608 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,508
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,807
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,064
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    371

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 06608 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 06608 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 06608.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    90
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    557
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    904
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,221
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    811
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    120
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    698
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    95
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    108
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    581
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    338
  • 90 or more minutes
    370

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 06608 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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