ZIP Code 06762 — Naugatuck borough, CT Demographics & Data

ZIP code 06762 covers Naugatuck, CT in New Haven County with a population of about 7,736.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 203, 475; U.S. House district CT-5; the HARTFORD & NEW HAVEN media market.

Naugatuck, CT sits in a university / college context (near post university (2.1 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Median household income in ZIP 06762 is about $142,750 — about 90% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 5.4%; unemployment rate near 5.5%; 53.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.7 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Manufacturing; about 14.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $452,000 — about 30% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 88.6% (about 23.2 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 06762 in Naugatuck, CT, a household would need roughly $124,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,904. That sits below the local median household income ($142,750), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Naugatuck borough, CT show little to no average snow and around 52.0 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 427 for ZIP 06762 (Naugatuck borough, 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.