06516 ZIP Code
West Haven, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06516 |
| City/Town: | West Haven |
| County: | South Central Regional |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 55,336 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,827 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,040 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,892 |
| Median Home Value: | $247,800 |
| Land Area: | 10.8 sq miles
27.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.2726, -72.9650 |
Population Information (06516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 55,336 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 27,144 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 28,192 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,650 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,852 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,842 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,787 | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,313 | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,607 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,449 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,693 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,578 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,495 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,131 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,134 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 805 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $247,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,322 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,892 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 20,405 | 93.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,487 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,625 | 52.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,780 | 47.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 35,892 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,265 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,266 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 12,349 | 34.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,846 | 19.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,577 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,573 | 15.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,016 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06516 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,827 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,458 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $91,047 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,040 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 29,517 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 27,195 | 92.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,322 | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,855 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 23,098 | 84.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,987 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,100 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,247 | 56.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,822 | 17.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 261 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,065 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 218 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,067 | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,656 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,748 | 17.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 14,801 | 26.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,174 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 6,192 | 11.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 302 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 6,133 | 11.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06516 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 900 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 857 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,454 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,568 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,150 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,662 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,865 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,430 | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,937 | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,582 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06516 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,980 | 69.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,551 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 747 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 975 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 416 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,734 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06516 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,645 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,194 | 8.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 588 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,994 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,829 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 383 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,221 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,169 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 8,395 | 30.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,688 | 13.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,438 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 630 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.3% | 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 (06516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 50,092 | 90.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,005 | 57.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 23,882 | 43.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,001 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06516 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,699 | 81.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,196 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,430 | 21.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,156 | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,133 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,660 | 17.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06516 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,075 | 46.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 610 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,747 | 12.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,185 | 10.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 933 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,327 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,929 | 17.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 86 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06516 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 536 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 714 | 3.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,208 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,280 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,616 | 16.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,620 | 12.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,987 | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,804 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,127 | 23.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06516 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 607 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,341 | 19.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 8,008 | 36.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,430 | 29.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,208 | 10.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 298 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06516 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,436 | 51.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 558 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,984 | 19.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,949 | 24.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 22 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 135 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 269 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06516 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,150 | 10.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,079 | 39.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,976 | 34.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,200 | 15.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06516 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 345 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 297 | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 821 | 7.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,575 | 14.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,636 | 43.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,609 | 24.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 330 | 3.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 12 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06516 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,119 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,073 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,322 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (06516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 20,405 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,637 | 42.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,476 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,253 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,189 | 30.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,202 | 30.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,972 | 29.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06516 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,698 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,495 | 46.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,482 | 41.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 636 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,719 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,949 | 43.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06516 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 16,800 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 667 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 816 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,263 | 31.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,415 | 14.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 7,639 | 45.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 44,232 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,278 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 55,093 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,371 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 580 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,692 | 58.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,099 | 32.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06516 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 46,679 | 84.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,155 | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,062 | 49.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,236 | 39.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,892 | 23.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 857 | 10.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 44,765 | 80.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,984 | 3.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,571 | 532.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,571 | 532.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,571 | 532.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,017 | 51.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,796 | 90.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 53 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,388 | 271.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 49 | 2.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06516 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 52,686 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,237 | 70.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 15,449 | 29.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,251 | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,212 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,327 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,659 | 5.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06516 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 20,405 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,153 | 93.9% | 89.4% |
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