| Official Zip Code Name | Waterbury |
| Zip Code State | Connecticut |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | New Haven |
| Area Code | 203 / 475 |
| Current Population: | 29418 |
| Racial Majority: | White 59.06% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 48.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 12.8% |
| Median Household Income | $52876 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $48080 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 23.1 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 364 - 469 ft. |
| Area | 10 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.54974700, -73.06661400 |
The current unemployment level in 06708 is 12.8% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 6.1% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 8.5% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 06708 increased to 29418 from 28752 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 06708 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 06708 public schools is Hispanic. 81.7% of students in 06708 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17015 | 59.06% | 18567 | -8% |
| Black Or African American | 3581 | 12.43% | 3457 | +4% |
| Hispanic | 6200 | 21.52% | 5911 | +5% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 25 | 0.09% | 85 | -71% |
| Asian | 409 | 1.42% | 516 | -21% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.05% | 10 | +30% |
| Other Race | 239 | 1.21% | 239 | +46% |
| Two Or More Races | 633 | 4.22% | 633 | +92% |
| White | 25% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 21.4% |
| Hispanic | 48.1% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3.3% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29418 | 28752 |
| Male Population | 47.40% | |
| Female Population | 52.60% | |
| Total Households | 11769 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 81.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $52876 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 47.30% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 33.40% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 19.30% |
| 06708 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Connecticut District 5 | Jahana Hayes | Democrat |
| Connecticut District 3 | Rosa DeLauro | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Connecticut Congressional Districts | ||
| 06704 - Waterbury |
| 06710 - Waterbury |
| 06762 - Middlebury |
| 06779 - Oakville |
| 06702 - Waterbury |
| 06795 - Watertown |
| 06770 - Naugatuck |
| 06706 - Waterbury |
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| Oakville, CT |
| Naugatuck, CT |
Zip Code 06708 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 16 | 17 | 26 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 60 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 31 | 22 | 38 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 35 | 38 | 47 | 58 | 69 | 78 | 83 | 81 | 73 | 62 | 51 | 39 | 59 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.36 | 3.25 | 4.54 | 4.44 | 4.6 | 4.26 | 4.26 | 4.44 | 4.56 | 4.49 | 4.46 | 4.18 | 51.85 |