ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06605

Part of Bridgeport, CT

Pop. 25,929·Fairfield County·44th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$2,089/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

+$157

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ZIP 06605 · $2,089

More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 06605 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06605 changed +4.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($56,179) is $1,404 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,540).

Rank in Bridgeport

4th cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Bridgeport.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 06604, 2 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,793/mo), about $3,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06605. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,068/yr

At $2,089/mo median

Location

CityBridgeport

StateCT

CountyFairfield County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% 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

$1,377 → $2,089

up 51.7%

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 $1,377 to $2,089, a 51.7% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06605 covers Bridgeport, CT. The median rent here is $2,089/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($56,179/yr), ZIP 06605 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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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 $84,000/year (about $40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,089/mo in ZIP 06605. The local median household income is $56,179/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06605?

Rent in ZIP 06605 has risen 4.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2020.

How does ZIP 06605 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06605 is in the middle among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #44 of 83 at $2,089/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06605 changed +4.9%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.