Most affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut
Top 25 most affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut by median home value. #1 is 06706 (Waterbury) at about $171,400. Compare housing affordability on US5.
These ZIP codes have the lowest median home values in Connecticut among areas with enough population for a meaningful comparison.
Statewide, the average median home value across ZIP codes is about $408,186. The codes below sit toward the more affordable end of that distribution.
Most affordable on this board: 06706 (Waterbury) at about $171,400; 06705 (Waterbury) at about $177,700; 06704 (Waterbury) at about $178,500.
Open any ZIP for a full demographics, income, and housing profile, or return to the Connecticut state page for the complete ZIP table.
Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Home value | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06706 | Waterbury | New Haven County | $171,400 | 15,546 | $51,770 | $171,400 |
| 2 | 06705 | Waterbury | New Haven County | $177,700 | 26,352 | $53,169 | $177,700 |
| 3 | 06704 | Waterbury | New Haven County | $178,500 | 30,666 | $47,848 | $178,500 |
| 4 | 06226 | Willimantic | Windham County | $181,100 | 19,068 | $44,103 | $181,100 |
| 5 | 06256 | Willimantic | Windham County | $181,500 | 1,796 | $72,386 | $181,500 |
| 6 | 06120 | Hartford | Hartford County | $183,000 | 13,832 | $33,521 | $183,000 |
| 7 | 06380 | Norwich | New London County | $187,000 | 2,427 | $44,430 | $187,000 |
| 8 | 06088 | — | Hartford County | $192,100 | 4,324 | $83,116 | $192,100 |
| 9 | 06790 | Torrington | Litchfield County | $196,100 | 35,544 | $69,720 | $196,100 |
| 10 | 06708 | Waterbury | New Haven County | $196,700 | 29,103 | $63,705 | $196,700 |
| 11 | 06051 | New Britain | Hartford County | $198,300 | 29,421 | $48,682 | $198,300 |
| 12 | 06106 | Hartford | Hartford County | $201,600 | 37,809 | $47,542 | $201,600 |
| 13 | 06053 | New Britain | Hartford County | $201,800 | 35,697 | $61,498 | $201,800 |
| 14 | 06112 | Hartford | Hartford County | $203,300 | 21,918 | $47,010 | $203,300 |
| 15 | 06118 | East Hartford | Hartford County | $213,200 | 26,771 | $75,523 | $213,200 |
| 16 | 06607 | Bridgeport | Fairfield County | $218,500 | 7,709 | $49,555 | $218,500 |
| 17 | 06108 | East Hartford | Hartford County | $218,800 | 24,027 | $55,766 | $218,800 |
| 18 | 06042 | Manchester | Hartford County | $219,200 | 23,302 | $89,132 | $219,200 |
| 19 | 06710 | Waterbury | New Haven County | $219,600 | 9,669 | $42,774 | $219,600 |
| 20 | 06450 | Meriden | New Haven County | $220,400 | 35,896 | $68,961 | $220,400 |
| 21 | 06608 | Bridgeport | Fairfield County | $222,900 | 12,558 | $43,008 | $222,900 |
| 22 | 06451 | Meriden | New Haven County | $223,400 | 24,522 | $68,081 | $223,400 |
| 23 | 06610 | Bridgeport | Fairfield County | $224,700 | 22,092 | $50,836 | $224,700 |
| 24 | 06513 | New Haven | New Haven County | $226,600 | 38,343 | $46,520 | $226,600 |
| 25 | 06114 | Hartford | Hartford County | $228,300 | 25,283 | $47,905 | $228,300 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the most affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut?
By median home value, 06706 (Waterbury) is near the top of the affordable list at about $171,400. Compare the ranked table below for more options.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Connecticut?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with positive median home values and a population floor from low to high home value.
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Connecticut?
Visit the Connecticut state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.