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ZIP 06607

Pop. 7,979·Fairfield County·49th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,079/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$114
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 06607 · $2,079
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,550
1 BR
$1,880
2 BR
$2,250
3 BR
$2,720
4 BR+
$3,220
Research median
$2,250/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
$24,948/yr
At $2,079/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06607 (Bridgeport, CT) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,979
Median income
$50,000
Median age
30.1
Renters
59.7%
Age distribution
32.8%
24%
23.5%
Under 1832.8%
18–3424%
35–5423.5%
55–648.8%
65+10.8%
Gender
53.3%
46.7%
Male53.3%
Female46.7%
Race & ethnicity
35.2%
56.5%
White5.5%
Black35.2%
Hispanic56.5%
Asian6.5%
Education (25+)
21.6%
48.8%
20.7%
No HS diploma21.6%
HS diploma48.8%
Some college20.7%
Bachelor's+9%
Housing tenure
40.3%
59.7%
Owner40.3%
Renter59.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06607 in Bridgeport, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,276 → $50,000
up 10.4%
Population
9,048 → 7,979
down 11.8%
Renter share
65.6% → 59.7%
-5.9 pts
Bachelor's+
10.3% → 9%
-1.3 pts
Median age
27.5 → 30.1
+2.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $45,276 to $50,000 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.4% shift. Headcount in the area went from 9,048 to 7,979 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.8% change. About 59.7% of households rent today, against 65.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06607 covers Bridgeport, CT. The median rent here is $2,079/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,250/mo.

At 50% of local median household income ($50,000/yr), ZIP 06607 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06607?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06607 (Bridgeport, CT) is $2,079. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06607 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06607's median rent of $2,079/mo is $114 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06607 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06607 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #49 out of 85 ZIPs at $2,079/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06607?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,079/mo in ZIP 06607. The local median household income is $50,000/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06607?

Rent in ZIP 06607 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 06607 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06607 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,079/mo, rent takes approximately 50% of the local median household income ($50,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06607 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 06607 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.7% of ZIP 06607 households are renters, while 40.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06607 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06607 compare to the rest of Bridgeport?

ZIP 06607 is more affordable than Bridgeport overall. At $2,079/mo, it's $26 below the Bridgeport citywide median of $2,105/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06607 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06607 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
50%
STRETCHED

At $2,079/mo, rent takes ~50% of ZIP 06607's median household income ($50,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06607 50%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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