ZIP Code 06608, CT

Living in 06608

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Bikeability 71
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Walkability 81
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 77
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 47
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 96
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Schools 1
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Residents

14k Population +954 (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
7% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black29%
Caucasian4%
Hispanic or Latino62%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school36%
High school graduate35%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$35k Median Household Income +$7.2k (2010–19)
68% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
75% Lived Here Last Year -8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts11%
Sales and office19%
Service34%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation11%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$151k Median Home Value -$47k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$951 Median Monthly Rent +$161 (2010–19)
21% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached10%
Multiple units23%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier56%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K8%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas2%
Utility gas78%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 06608

United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27

Property Crime in 06608

United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (75%)(22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton84%
Donald Trump13%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 4 9
Feb 31 3 9
Mar 39 4 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 34 4 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 06608

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding39
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 06608, CT

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The Bridge Academy
0 miles, SW

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 06608, CT

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 06608, CT

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Fairfield University
4 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 06608, CT

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Bridgeport Hospital
1 miles, E
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Griffin Hospital
11 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 06608, CT

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Laguardia Airport
46 miles, SW