ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06770

Part of Naugatuck, CT

Pop. 31,823·New Haven County·59th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$1,895/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$37

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 06770 · $1,895

More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,280

1 BR

$1,480

2 BR

$1,830

3 BR

$2,260

4 BR+

$2,870

Research median

$1,830/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

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06770 changed +2.4% 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 ($96,208) is $2,405 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,260); a 4-bedroom is $2,870.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 06706, 3 miles away, rents for 17% less ($1,564/mo), about $4,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06770. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,740/yr

At $1,895/mo median

Location

CityNaugatuck

StateCT

CountyNew Haven County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06770 (Naugatuck, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

31,823

Median income

$96,208

Median age

39.8

Renters

32.2%

Age distribution

19.9%

22.9%

27%

14.5%

15.6%

Under 1819.9%

18–3422.9%

35–5427%

55–6414.5%

65+15.6%

Gender

48.6%

51.4%

Male48.6%

Female51.4%

Race & ethnicity

65.1%

12.7%

17.4%

White65.1%

Black12.7%

Hispanic17.4%

Asian3.7%

Other1.1%

Education (25+)

30.4%

28.5%

32.1%

No HS diploma9%

HS diploma30.4%

Some college28.5%

Bachelor's+32.1%

Housing tenure

67.8%

32.2%

Owner67.8%

Renter32.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06770 in Naugatuck, CT has changed in 5 years

Income

$86,815 → $96,208

up 10.8%

Population

31,699 → 31,823

up 0.4%

Renter share

32.2% → 32.2%

+0.0 pts

Bachelor's+

32% → 32.1%

+0.1 pts

Median age

40.8 → 39.8

-1.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 06770 in Naugatuck, CT now reports about $96,208, up from $86,815 in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06770 covers Naugatuck, CT. The median rent here is $1,895/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($96,208/yr), ZIP 06770 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06770?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,895/mo in ZIP 06770. The local median household income is $96,208/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06770?

Rent in ZIP 06770 has risen 2.4% over the past year.

How does ZIP 06770 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06770 is one of the more affordable among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #59 of 83 at $1,895/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06770 changed +2.4%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.