06511 ZIP Code
New Haven, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06511 |
| City/Town: | New Haven |
| County: | South Central Regional |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 55,940 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,248 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,620 |
| Total Housing Units: | 24,265 |
| Median Home Value: | $291,200 |
| Land Area: | 5.8 sq miles
15.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.3173, -72.9264 |
Population Information (06511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 55,940 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,870 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 29,070 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,510 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,798 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,829 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,227 | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 8,299 | 14.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 12,969 | 23.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,216 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,890 | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,103 | 3.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,746 | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,763 | 4.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,219 | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 371 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $291,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,481 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 24,265 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,442 | 88.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,823 | 11.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,192 | 19.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 17,250 | 80.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 33,277 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,308 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,817 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,514 | 25.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,640 | 10.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,375 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,774 | 20.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,849 | 29.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 50.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06511 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,248 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,115 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,588 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,620 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 30,111 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 27,826 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,260 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,169 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 23,578 | 84.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,920 | 10.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,319 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,681 | 38.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 20,842 | 37.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 115 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,242 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,334 | 9.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,726 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,179 | 12.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,639 | 19.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,359 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 4,684 | 8.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 252 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,344 | 6.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06511 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,236 | 10.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,337 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,994 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,703 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,892 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,424 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,385 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,376 | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,136 | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,959 | 9.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06511 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,072 | 43.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,909 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,672 | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 5,231 | 18.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,306 | 4.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,961 | 14.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06511 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 116 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 798 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,970 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 175 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,051 | 7.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 975 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 816 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 894 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,297 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 12,913 | 46.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,962 | 10.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,168 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 691 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.6% | 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 (06511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 52,200 | 93.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,086 | 59.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 21,962 | 39.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,041 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06511 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 17,064 | 79.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,664 | 17.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,091 | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,571 | 7.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 845 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,591 | 21.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06511 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,397 | 14.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 990 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,489 | 14.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 7,444 | 30.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,478 | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,358 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 5,064 | 20.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 45 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06511 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 762 | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 432 | 1.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 376 | 1.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,375 | 5.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,122 | 8.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,657 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,036 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,897 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 12,600 | 51.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06511 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 2,121 | 8.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 5,691 | 23.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 8,400 | 34.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,504 | 22.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,614 | 6.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 935 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06511 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,543 | 63.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 846 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,275 | 24.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,521 | 7.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 162 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 76 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06511 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 6,223 | 29.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 10,380 | 48.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,905 | 18.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 934 | 4.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06511 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 118 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 144 | 3.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 265 | 6.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 575 | 13.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,074 | 25.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 779 | 18.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 957 | 22.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 280 | 6.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06511 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,757 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,323 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,481 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (06511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,442 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,477 | 20.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,943 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,793 | 27.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 9,178 | 42.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,352 | 25.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,400 | 15.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06511 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,395 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 15,573 | 69.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,259 | 23.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 239 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,034 | 4.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 15,830 | 70.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06511 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 21,685 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,011 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 351 | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,597 | 21.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,614 | 12.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 13,112 | 60.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 45,033 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 948 | 2.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 55,241 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,747 | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 562 | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,853 | 60.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,332 | 28.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06511 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 42,346 | 75.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 12,914 | 23.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,479 | 42.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 6,185 | 47.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 4,776 | 37.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1,250 | 9.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 46,420 | 83.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,082 | 3.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,520 | 457.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,520 | 457.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,520 | 457.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,648 | 79.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,198 | 57.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 135 | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,037 | 145.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 405 | 19.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06511 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 52,430 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 39,015 | 74.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 13,415 | 25.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,048 | 13.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,031 | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,220 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,116 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06511 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,442 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,447 | 95.4% | 89.4% |
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