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Branford, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06405

New Haven County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,860
506/sq mi
$105,225
Median income
$401,200
Median home value
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Branford pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
506
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06405 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06405 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, with 27,860 residents across 55.0 square miles, a density of 506 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06405 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,225 (7% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $71,025. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $401,200 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,565 per month, and 69.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Haven County, so you can benchmark 06405 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 06405

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Branford, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06405.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06405, Branford, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

27,860

Population

55.0

Area (sq mi)

506

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06405?

54.2

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
African American 3.4%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$105,225

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$71,025

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06405 ranks nationally

Branford, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$105,225 Top 16% higher than 84% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,254

Total Housing Units

13,178

Occupied Units

1,076

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.5%
Renter 30.5%

$401,200

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,565

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06405 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 156
2021 +11.5% 174
2022 +13.9% 198
2023 +9.5% 217
2024 +4.2% 226

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 964 business establishments in ZIP 06405, employing approximately 12,979 people with a combined annual payroll of $807,203,000.

964

Businesses

12,979

Employees

$807.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 132 13.7%
Retail trade 125 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 113 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 99 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 94 9.8%
Construction 82 8.5%
Finance and insurance 61 6.3%
Wholesale trade 54 5.6%
Manufacturing 47 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 3.3%
Information 22 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.8%
Educational services 12 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 06405 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06405 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06405 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 06405 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
06471 North Branford, CT 7,720 3.5 mi
06512 East Haven, CT 29,861 3.9 mi
06513 New Haven, CT 38,978 4.4 mi
06472 Northford, CT 6,853 6.8 mi
06437 Guilford, CT 22,375 6.2 mi
06519 New Haven, CT 16,428 7.2 mi
06510 New Haven, CT 2,737 6.8 mi
06473 North Haven, CT 24,388 7.4 mi
06511 New Haven, CT 53,600 7.1 mi
06517 Hamden, CT 14,853 7.2 mi

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Pop: 55,564
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Pop: 53,600
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Pop: 45,241
06513 standard
New Haven, CT
Pop: 38,978
06460 standard
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Pop: 38,207
06450 standard
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Pop: 36,493

Related Areas

New Haven County Branford, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06405 in? ▼
ZIP code 06405 (Branford) is located in New Haven County, Connecticut. New Haven County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-haven-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06405? ▼
ZIP code 06405 in Branford, CT has a population of 27,860 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06405? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06405 is $105,225, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06405? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06405 is $401,200, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06405? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06405 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06405? ▼
ZIP code 06405 has 964 business establishments employing approximately 12,979 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06405? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06405 are: Health care and social assistance (132), Retail trade (125), Other services (except public administration) (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06405? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06405 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06405? ▼
In ZIP code 06405, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 06405? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06405 is 23.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06405? ▼
In ZIP code 06405, approximately 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06405? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06405 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.