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 High-density area
- $105,225
- Median income Above-median income area
- $401,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06405 (Branford, CT) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.5 in 2023 to 225.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,025. The poverty rate is 5.9%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $401,200 (8% below the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,565; 69.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Haven County, so 06405 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
132 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
125 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
113 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
99 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
94 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 06405?
54.2
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
10.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$71,025
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06405 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Branford, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$105,225 45th percentile higher than 45% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,254housing units
14,254
Total Housing Units
13,178
Occupied Units
1,076
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$401,200
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06405 vs 06471 →
ZIP 06405 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06511
New Haven (06511)
53,600 residents
- 06513
New Haven (06513)
38,978 residents
- 06512
East Haven (06512)
29,861 residents
- 06405
Branford (06405)
27,860 residents
- 06473
North Haven (06473)
24,388 residents
- 06437
Guilford (06437)
22,375 residents
- 06519 16,428
New Haven (06519)
16,428 residents
- 06517 14,853
Hamden (06517)
14,853 residents
- 06471 7,720
North Branford (06471)
7,720 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06405 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06405 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06437
Guilford (06437)
$137,615 median income
- 06473
North Haven (06473)
$132,829 median income
- 06471
North Branford (06471)
$109,388 median income
- 06472
Northford (06472)
$105,729 median income
- 06405
Branford (06405)
$105,225 median income
- 06517
Hamden (06517)
$104,550 median income
- 06512
East Haven (06512)
$96,146 median income
- 06511
New Haven (06511)
$59,969 median income
- 06510
New Haven (06510)
$58,913 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06405, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,860 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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