ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06606

Part of Bridgeport, CT

Pop. 49,308·Fairfield County·36th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$2,323/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.6%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$391

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 06606 · $2,323

More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

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 06606 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06606 changed +4.6% 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 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($73,372) is $1,834 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,590); a 1-bedroom is $1,920.

Rank in Bridgeport

5th cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Bridgeport.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 06604, 2 miles away, rents for 23% less ($1,793/mo), about $6,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06606. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$27,876/yr

At $2,323/mo median

Location

CityBridgeport

StateCT

CountyFairfield County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, +0.0% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06606 covers Bridgeport, CT. The median rent here is $2,323/mo as of October 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 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $93,000/year (about $45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,323/mo in ZIP 06606. The local median household income is $73,372/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06606?

Rent in ZIP 06606 has risen 4.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2023.

How does ZIP 06606 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06606 is in the middle among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #36 of 83 at $2,323/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06606 changed +4.6%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.