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ZIP 06605

Pop. 25,929·Fairfield County·39th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,203/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
+$238
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ZIP 06605 · $2,203
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,540
1 BR
$1,870
2 BR
$2,230
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$3,200
Research median
$2,230/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,436/yr
At $2,203/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06605 (Bridgeport, CT) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,929
Median income
$56,179
Median age
33.6
Renters
67.9%
Age distribution
23.5%
28.9%
24.8%
12.3%
Under 1823.5%
18–3428.9%
35–5424.8%
55–6410.6%
65+12.3%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
37%
21%
41.6%
White37%
Black21%
Hispanic41.6%
Asian5.4%
Education (25+)
20.8%
22.9%
24.6%
31.7%
No HS diploma20.8%
HS diploma22.9%
Some college24.6%
Bachelor's+31.7%
Housing tenure
32.1%
67.9%
Owner32.1%
Renter67.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06605 in Bridgeport, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,449 → $2,203
up 52.0%
Income
$51,523 → $56,179
up 9.0%
Population
24,776 → 25,929
up 4.7%
Renter share
69.7% → 67.9%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
24.5% → 31.7%
+7.2 pts
Median age
32.3 → 33.6
+1.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 06605 in Bridgeport, CT has climbed from $1,449 to $2,203, a 52.0% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $51,523 to $56,179 across the same window, up 9.0% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.7% since 2021, moving from about 24,776 residents to roughly 25,929. Renters now make up 67.9% of households, compared with 69.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 31.7% of adults here, versus 24.5% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 06605 in Bridgeport, CT look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06605 covers Bridgeport, CT. The median rent here is $2,203/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo.

At 47% of local median household income ($56,179/yr), ZIP 06605 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06605?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06605 (Bridgeport, CT) is $2,203. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06605 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06605's median rent of $2,203/mo is $238 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06605 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06605 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #39 out of 85 ZIPs at $2,203/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06605?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,203/mo in ZIP 06605. The local median household income is $56,179/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06605?

Rent in ZIP 06605 has increased 3.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06605 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06605 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,203/mo, rent takes approximately 47% of the local median household income ($56,179/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06605 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 06605 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.9% of ZIP 06605 households are renters, while 32.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06605 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06605 compare to the rest of Bridgeport?

ZIP 06605 is pricier than Bridgeport as a whole. At $2,203/mo, it's $98 above the Bridgeport citywide median of $2,105/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06605 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06605 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
47%
STRETCHED

At $2,203/mo, rent takes ~47% of ZIP 06605's median household income ($56,179/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06605 47%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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