Bridgeport city, CT

ZIP 06606 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Bridgeport city, CT (06606)

Median Income

$68,538

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,810

Wealth inflow

Population

50,918

Unemployment

6.7%

3.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,810 for ZIP 06606 (Bridgeport city, CT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.7%+82% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.5%-75% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

15.3%+30% vs US avg

615

Establishments

8,002

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction9.0%
Manufacturing7.3%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade12.7%
Transportation, utilities6.6%
Information1.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.2%
Professional, scientific, management10.9%
Education, health care, social24.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.7%
Other services7.2%
Public administration2.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 06606 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 8.2%, median income fell 0.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 23.2%.

Median Income

$68,538

-9% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate