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ZIP 06610

Pop. 22,020·Fairfield County·56th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,981/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
+$16
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ZIP 06610 · $1,981
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,580
4 BR+
$3,050
Research median
$2,130/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,772/yr
At $1,981/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyFairfield County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.7% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06610 (Bridgeport, CT) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,020
Median income
$51,634
Median age
41.3
Renters
50.6%
Age distribution
19.7%
23.8%
26.2%
14.6%
15.6%
Under 1819.7%
18–3423.8%
35–5426.2%
55–6414.6%
65+15.6%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
27.9%
27%
47.9%
White27.9%
Black27%
Hispanic47.9%
Asian3.1%
Education (25+)
21.8%
34.2%
28.3%
15.7%
No HS diploma21.8%
HS diploma34.2%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+15.7%
Housing tenure
49.4%
50.6%
Owner49.4%
Renter50.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06610 in Bridgeport, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,889 → $51,634
up 7.8%
Population
23,180 → 22,020
down 5.0%
Renter share
50.9% → 50.6%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
18.2% → 15.7%
-2.5 pts
Median age
38.7 → 41.3
+2.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $51,634 today, compared with $47,889 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 06610 in Bridgeport, CT losing about 1,160 residents over the five-year window, down 5.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 18.2% to 15.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06610 covers Bridgeport, CT. The median rent here is $1,981/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo.

At 46% of local median household income ($51,634/yr), ZIP 06610 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06610?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06610 (Bridgeport, CT) is $1,981. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06610 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06610's median rent of $1,981/mo is $16 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06610 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06610 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #56 out of 85 ZIPs at $1,981/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06610?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,981/mo in ZIP 06610. The local median household income is $51,634/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06610?

Rent in ZIP 06610 has increased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06610 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06610 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,981/mo, rent takes approximately 46% of the local median household income ($51,634/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06610 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 06610 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.6% of ZIP 06610 households are renters, while 49.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06610 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06610 compare to the rest of Bridgeport?

ZIP 06610 is more affordable than Bridgeport overall. At $1,981/mo, it's $124 below the Bridgeport citywide median of $2,105/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06610 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06610 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
46%
STRETCHED

At $1,981/mo, rent takes ~46% of ZIP 06610's median household income ($51,634/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06610 46%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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