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Bridgeport, CT — ZIP 06606

Population: 49,308 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 06606 (Bridgeport, CT) is $396,486 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $675,000 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,130/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$396,486

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$396,486
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+21.1%
5-year appreciation
+43.1%
10-year appreciation
+149.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$396,486
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$675,000
Median list price
$619,900
Median price per sqft
$238
1-year sale-price change
+8.0%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
92
Sale-to-list ratio
102.4%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,130/mo
1-year rent change
+5.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,877/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,441/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,816/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
0
High schools
4
Schools include
Blackham School, Central High School, Wilbur Cross School, Hallen School, Park City Magnet School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Raymark Industries, Inc. (4.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
135
Days with Unhealthy air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
242

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
357
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
88,194
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
92,552

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
21
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Fire Island National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Housing built before 1970
69.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.7%
Median annual property tax
$7,128
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
74.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 06606State medianUS median
Median home value$396,486$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$675,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,130/mo$2,213/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,128$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 06606?
$396,486.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 06606?
$675,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 06606?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 06606?
Typical rent: $2,130/month.
Is ZIP 06606 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the radon potential in ZIP 06606?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 06606?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Raymark Industries, Inc., 4.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 06606?
13 schools (8 elementary, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 06606 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 06606?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 06606?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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