ZIP code
06708
in Waterbury, ConnecticutPopulation 29,594
49.69/ 100
Ranked #16,678 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 48%)
Ranked #252 of 277 Connecticut ZIPs (bottom 9.1%)
Ranked #34 of 41 New Haven-Milford, CT ZIPs (bottom 17%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Expected annual disaster loss
$0
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
FEMA’s modeled estimate, in dollars per year, of the average harm to people expected from natural hazards — an annualized average, not a forecast for any single year.
Full methodology ›Mental-health provider access
0.23 per 1,000 residents
in the top 3.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST97thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The number of mental-health clinics located inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Dental provider access
1.3 per 1,000 residents
in the top 3.5% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST93rdUS97thDefinition & source ›
The number of dental offices located inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Physician access
2.9 per 1,000 residents
in the top 3.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST92ndUS96thDefinition & source ›
The number of physicians’ offices located inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Transit access
5.1 per 1,000 residents
in the top 4.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST79thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The number of public-transit stops inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Outpatient-care access
0.56 per 1,000 residents
in the top 6.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST89thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The number of outpatient clinics located inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Distance to a Superfund site
1.6 mi
in the bottom 9.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST13thUS9thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Superfund site — an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has listed for cleanup.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
18.8%
in the top 10.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS89thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
12.7%
in the top 12.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS88thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
11.7%
in the top 14.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST91stUS86thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›The read
ZIP 06708, one of several in Waterbury, Connecticut, in overall standing, comes out in the bottom 48% nationally (16,678th) and the bottom 9.1% of Connecticut (252nd).
A few readings each way define this mixed profile: modeled expected annual loss registers at the national minimum, mental-health providers is in the top 3.3% nationally, and dental providers lies in the top 3.5% nationally. Physicians registers in the top 3.6% nationally, and transit is in the top 4.9% nationally. Distance to an emergency room lies at the national minimum, shared with about 11% of ZIPs. Outpatient registers in the top 6.3% nationally. Modeled extreme heat is at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Pulling the other way, distance to a Superfund site lies in the bottom 9.2% nationally, and modeled housing insecurity registers in the top 10.8% nationally.
Set within its surrounding area, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. Defined simply, for reference, expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. Extreme heat is a modeled count of days a year reaching a dangerously high temperature, a leading weather hazard. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 06762, just across the boundary.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the New Haven-Milford, CT metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 81%
5%
Healthcare Access
in the top 0.00%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 57%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 48%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 49%
8%
Disability
healthier than 46%
7%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 19%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 15%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 35%
11%
Lifting this score
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 84%
5%
Healthcare Access
in the top 0.00%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 16%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 13%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 19%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 13%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 14%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 21%
8%
Disability
healthier than 10%
7%
Lifting this score
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 72%
5%
Healthcare Access
in the top 0.00%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 42%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 19%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 25%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 25%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 19%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 19%
8%
Disability
healthier than 17%
7%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
06702
Connecticutshares a border
Score 25.81
Closest healthier
06762
Connecticutshares a border
Score 65.19
Similar health profile
18013
Pennsylvania97% similar profile
Score 50.14
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 25.7% | 23.6–27.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 34.7% | 32.1–37.4 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 7.4% | 6.8–8.1 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.6% | 10.4–12.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 6.7% | 6.1–7.3 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.0% | 6.3–7.8 |
| Depression among adults | 21.4% | 19.1–23.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 11.9% | 10.6–13.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 38.3% | 35.6–41.2 |
| Obesity among adults | 37.2% | 32.9–42.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.7% | 3.4–4.0 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 16.5% | 14.0–19.5 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 14.0% | 12.4–15.6 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 74.4% | 72.0–76.9 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 79.2% | 76.7–81.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.3% | 85.8–88.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 68.6% | 65.3–72.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 62.5% | 59.7–65.5 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.0% | 72.2–81.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.0% | 12.3–16.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.0% | 12.4–15.8 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 32.1% | 28.9–35.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 40.3% | 36.4–44.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 20.7% | 18.6–22.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.1% | 16.5–19.9 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.0% | 13.5–16.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 15.3% | 13.8–16.9 |
| Any disability among adults | 30.6% | 27.7–33.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.4% | 5.8–7.1 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.0% | 8.1–9.9 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 14.3% | 12.8–15.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.7% | 4.3–5.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.5% | 6.0–7.1 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 28.3% | 25.4–31.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 21.5% | 19.5–23.7 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 18.4% | 16.3–20.5 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 18.8% | 16.9–20.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 11.7% | 10.5–13.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 36.5% | 33.1–40.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 12.7% | 11.4–14.2 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | CT median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 16.6% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 5.8% (2.3–20.8%) n=278 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 10.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 4.5% (1.2–12.9%) n=277 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 14.3% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 4.6% (1.1–14.3%) n=278 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 22.2% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 43.6% (19.2–70.7%) n=278 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 6.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (1.6–9.1%) n=277 |
| Households without a vehicle | 8.6% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.1% (0.0–13.7%) n=278 |
| Broadband subscription | 89.6% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 93.7% (86.9–98.8%) n=278 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 39.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 29.3% (18.2–44.9%) n=278 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.3% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.1% (41.3–93.1%) n=278 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 3.1% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–3.8%) n=278 |
| Foreign-born population | 18.7% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 9.3% (2.1–22.3%) n=278 |
| Single-parent households | 44.2% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 51.1% (36.0–68.7%) n=277 |
| Population 65+ | 14.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.8% (13.4–30.2%) n=278 |
| Median age | 38.5 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 44.1 yr (34.7–53.2) n=278 |
| Median household income | $67,364 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $107,247 ($63,371–$163,278) n=270 |
| Median home value | $218,500 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $365,900 ($239,080–$622,060) n=268 |
| Median gross rent | $1,313 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,450 ($1,128–$2,175) n=247 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | CT median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 78.8 yr ± 0.61 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 81.2 yr (77.7–83.5) n=266 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 0.61 years of 78.8, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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