06405 ZIP Code
Branford, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06405 |
| City/Town: | Branford |
| County: | South Central Regional |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,041 |
| Median Household Income: | $94,558 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,308 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,237 |
| Median Home Value: | $363,700 |
| Land Area: | 21.6 sq miles
56.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.3 sq miles
19.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2799, -72.7859 |
Population Information (06405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,041 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,142 | 46.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,899 | 53.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 52.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 803 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,264 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,281 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,260 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,025 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,831 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,464 | 8.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,182 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,498 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,887 | 10.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,531 | 16.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,066 | 7.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 949 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $363,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,463 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,237 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,054 | 91.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,183 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,833 | 67.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,221 | 32.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,408 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 214 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 512 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,740 | 25.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,397 | 15.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,705 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,912 | 26.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,928 | 22.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06405 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $94,558 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $135,351 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $128,440 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,308 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,774 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,122 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 647 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,577 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,826 | 78.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,258 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 968 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 70 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,424 | 87.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 723 | 2.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,092 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 831 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 955 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,310 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,659 | 5.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 132 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 450 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 102 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 975 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06405 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 433 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 300 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 991 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 596 | 4.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,137 | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,618 | 12.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,916 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,423 | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,606 | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,034 | 15.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06405 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,777 | 77.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 719 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 71 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 186 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 133 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,053 | 13.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06405 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 936 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,330 | 8.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 281 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,555 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 667 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 407 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,226 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,526 | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,856 | 32.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,094 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 624 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 610 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (06405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,153 | 96.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,116 | 75.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,826 | 38.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 679 | 2.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06405 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,648 | 73.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,302 | 40.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,916 | 30.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 525 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 157 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 816 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06405 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,684 | 54.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,929 | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,335 | 9.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 770 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 734 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 742 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 986 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 57 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06405 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 364 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 629 | 4.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,307 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,957 | 20.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,420 | 17.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,627 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,637 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 507 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,777 | 19.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06405 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 233 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,949 | 13.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,993 | 35.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,815 | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,853 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 394 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06405 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,426 | 56.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 308 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,228 | 17.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,891 | 22.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 80 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 94 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06405 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 670 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,763 | 36.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,272 | 40.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,349 | 18.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06405 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 130 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 265 | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 288 | 3.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 706 | 8.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,783 | 20.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,212 | 36.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,908 | 21.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 541 | 6.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06405 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,449 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,063 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,463 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.84 | 2.38 |
Households (06405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,054 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,903 | 45.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,489 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,993 | 15.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,103 | 31.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,658 | 20.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,363 | 41.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.70 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06405 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,450 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,528 | 30.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,216 | 54.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 260 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,346 | 11.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,369 | 29.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06405 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,962 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 256 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 280 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,851 | 37.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,313 | 26.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,262 | 25.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,829 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,317 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,832 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,535 | 12.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 142 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,734 | 49.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,659 | 46.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06405 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,537 | 91.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,323 | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,436 | 61.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 837 | 36.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 321 | 13.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 50 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06405 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,440 | 90.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 366 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,601 | 710.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,601 | 710.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,601 | 710.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 815 | 222.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 112 | 30.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 607 | 165.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 153 | 41.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06405 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,238 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,351 | 89.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,887 | 10.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,220 | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 956 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 623 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 88 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06405 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,054 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,379 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
Branford, CT06405