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ZIP 06608

Pop. 12,146·Fairfield County·47th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,111/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$146
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ZIP 06608 · $2,111
More expensive than 66% 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
$25,332/yr
At $2,111/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.9% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06608 (Bridgeport, CT) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,146
Median income
$45,754
Median age
34.7
Renters
75.4%
Age distribution
23.7%
26.8%
25.7%
12.8%
Under 1823.7%
18–3426.8%
35–5425.7%
55–6412.8%
65+11%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
14%
20.9%
67.3%
White14%
Black20.9%
Hispanic67.3%
Asian6.2%
Education (25+)
32.1%
35.9%
22.3%
No HS diploma32.1%
HS diploma35.9%
Some college22.3%
Bachelor's+9.7%
Housing tenure
24.6%
75.4%
Owner24.6%
Renter75.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06608 in Bridgeport, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,355 → $45,754
up 22.5%
Population
14,162 → 12,146
down 14.2%
Renter share
75% → 75.4%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
7.9% → 9.7%
+1.8 pts
Median age
32.2 → 34.7
+2.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $37,355 to $45,754 across the same window, up 22.5% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,162 to 12,146 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.2% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06608 covers Bridgeport, CT. The median rent here is $2,111/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 55% of local median household income ($45,754/yr), ZIP 06608 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06608?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06608 (Bridgeport, CT) is $2,111. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06608 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06608's median rent of $2,111/mo is $146 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06608 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06608 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #47 out of 85 ZIPs at $2,111/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06608?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,111/mo in ZIP 06608. The local median household income is $45,754/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06608?

Rent in ZIP 06608 has increased 15.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06608 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06608 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,111/mo, rent takes approximately 55% of the local median household income ($45,754/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06608 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 06608 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 75.4% of ZIP 06608 households are renters, while 24.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06608 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06608 compare to the rest of Bridgeport?

ZIP 06608 is pricier than Bridgeport as a whole. At $2,111/mo, it's $6 above the Bridgeport citywide median of $2,105/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06608 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06608 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
55%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,111/mo, rent takes ~55% of ZIP 06608's median household income ($45,754/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06608 55%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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