ZIP Code 06870

Households in ZIP code 06870, near Bridgeport, report a median income of $250,001, with per-capita income at $144,459. That earning power sits alongside a median home value of $1,788,700, so housing costs claim a substantial share of most budgets here. Sales tax combines to 6.35%, a rate that applies to everyday purchases across the area. With incomes this high, discretionary spending and savings capacity tend to be larger than in many parts of the state, though the steep home values mean property taxes and mortgage payments weigh heavily on household finances.