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ZIP 06606

Pop. 49,308·Fairfield County·34th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,349/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
-5.2%
vs US Median
+$384
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ZIP 06606 · $2,349
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,590
1 BR
$1,920
2 BR
$2,300
3 BR
$2,780
4 BR+
$3,300
Research median
$2,300/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
$28,188/yr
At $2,349/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, -5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06606 (Bridgeport, CT) is majority owner-occupied, 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,308
Median income
$73,372
Median age
38.8
Renters
42.9%
Age distribution
17.7%
27.7%
26.1%
14%
14.5%
Under 1817.7%
18–3427.7%
35–5426.1%
55–6414%
65+14.5%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
35.1%
23.1%
37.3%
White35.1%
Black23.1%
Hispanic37.3%
Asian4.6%
Education (25+)
18.6%
32.9%
24.1%
24.3%
No HS diploma18.6%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+24.3%
Housing tenure
57.1%
42.9%
Owner57.1%
Renter42.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06606 in Bridgeport, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,733 → $73,372
up 20.8%
Population
50,041 → 49,308
down 1.5%
Renter share
41.8% → 42.9%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
22.2% → 24.3%
+2.1 pts
Median age
38.2 → 38.8
+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $73,372 today, compared with $60,733 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 06606 in Bridgeport, CT losing about 733 residents over the five-year window, down 1.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 22.2% to 24.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06606 covers Bridgeport, CT. The median rent here is $2,349/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,300/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($73,372/yr), ZIP 06606 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06606?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06606 (Bridgeport, CT) is $2,349. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06606 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06606's median rent of $2,349/mo is $384 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06606 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06606 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #34 out of 85 ZIPs at $2,349/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06606?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,349/mo in ZIP 06606. The local median household income is $73,372/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06606?

Rent in ZIP 06606 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06606 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06606 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,349/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($73,372/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06606 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 06606 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.9% of ZIP 06606 households are renters, while 57.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06606 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06606 compare to the rest of Bridgeport?

ZIP 06606 is pricier than Bridgeport as a whole. At $2,349/mo, it's $244 above the Bridgeport citywide median of $2,105/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06606 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06606 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,349/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 06606's median household income ($73,372/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06606 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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