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ZIP Code 06608

Greater Bridgeport, Connecticut

ZCTA 06608

Juniper

ZIP Code 06608 is in the lowest 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 10% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 15% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$45,754

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.15×

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

29

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 06608, in Greater Bridgeport, Connecticut.

The basics

Total Population

12,146

Median Age

34.7

Population Density

11,816.11

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$6,000

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

2.5%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,320

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

81

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

91.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.6

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.03

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 06608: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06608?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06608 is $6,000, an effective rate of 2.5% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06608 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06608 cost about 5.15× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06608?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06608 is $1,320 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 06608?
ZIP Code 06608 has a population of 12,146, about 11,816.11 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 34.7.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06608?
ZIP Code 06608 averages 53.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 26.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06608 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06608's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29 (lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.03 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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