06518 ZIP Code
Hamden, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06518 |
| City/Town: | Hamden |
| County: | South Central Regional |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,849 |
| Median Household Income: | $101,493 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,693 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,348 |
| Median Home Value: | $290,600 |
| Land Area: | 16.5 sq miles
42.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4309, -72.9120 |
Population Information (06518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,849 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,698 | 46.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,151 | 53.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 684 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 530 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 555 | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,142 | 15.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,810 | 18.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,709 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,989 | 9.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,568 | 7.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,244 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,244 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,671 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 990 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 713 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $290,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,964 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,348 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,558 | 89.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 790 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,127 | 62.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,431 | 37.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,128 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 264 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 177 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,588 | 21.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,929 | 15.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 725 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,066 | 25.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,379 | 27.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 53.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06518 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $101,493 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $120,015 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $131,767 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,693 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,664 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,931 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 716 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,309 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,564 | 87.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,083 | 9.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 284 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,705 | 70.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,090 | 14.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 37 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,377 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 622 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,018 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,033 | 5.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,672 | 8.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 112 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 591 | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 62 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 907 | 4.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06518 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 290 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 200 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 338 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 310 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 486 | 7.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,040 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 572 | 8.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,150 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 920 | 14.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,252 | 19.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06518 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,115 | 65.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 650 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 463 | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,085 | 9.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 246 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,243 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06518 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 24 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 481 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 986 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 34 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 927 | 8.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 336 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 557 | 5.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 964 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,168 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,805 | 34.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,045 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 241 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 363 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.0% | 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 (06518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,899 | 95.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,685 | 80.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,551 | 26.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 747 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06518 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,971 | 75.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,169 | 33.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,879 | 28.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 122 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 62 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 184 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06518 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,807 | 51.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 493 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 193 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 344 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 425 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 813 | 11.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,273 | 17.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06518 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 114 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 793 | 10.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,445 | 19.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,127 | 15.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 670 | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,321 | 18.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,228 | 16.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 342 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 308 | 4.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06518 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 26 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,049 | 14.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,407 | 32.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,562 | 34.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,120 | 15.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 184 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06518 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,876 | 43.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 179 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 716 | 10.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,757 | 42.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06518 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 398 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,957 | 29.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,026 | 46.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,177 | 17.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06518 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 88 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 67 | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 382 | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 283 | 6.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,370 | 33.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,574 | 38.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 350 | 8.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06518 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,615 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,207 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,964 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (06518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,558 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,777 | 42.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 788 | 12.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,137 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,068 | 31.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,249 | 19.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,328 | 35.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06518 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,947 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,138 | 57.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,971 | 33.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 250 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 445 | 5.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,584 | 62.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06518 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,347 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 107 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 98 | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 856 | 10.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 582 | 7.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,704 | 80.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,599 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 848 | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,646 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,985 | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 116 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 975 | 49.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 894 | 45.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06518 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,194 | 77.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,534 | 21.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,805 | 39.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,593 | 57.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,852 | 40.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 136 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,416 | 88.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 261 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,433 | 932.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,433 | 932.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,433 | 932.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 339 | 129.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 113 | 43.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 31 | 11.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 923 | 353.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 53 | 20.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06518 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,165 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,947 | 84.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,218 | 16.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 894 | 4.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,193 | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 827 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 304 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06518 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,558 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,094 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
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