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Derby, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06418

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

12,914
984/sq mi
$78,542
Median income
$258,500
Median home value
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Derby pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
984
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06418 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06418 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut, home to 12,914 residents across 13.1 square miles, a density of 984 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06418 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,542 (31% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $46,718. Local economic indicators show a 11.0% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $258,500 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $1,452 per month, and 61.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Haven County, so you can benchmark 06418 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 06418

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Derby, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06418.

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 06418, Derby, 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

12,914

Population

13.1

Area (sq mi)

984

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06418?

46.4

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

14.5%

Foreign-Born

White 66.3%
African American 10.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%

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?

$78,542

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$46,718

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06418 ranks nationally

Derby, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,542 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,173

Total Housing Units

5,850

Occupied Units

323

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.6%
Renter 38.4%

$258,500

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,452

Median Rent

1966

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06418 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.4% 149
2021 +13.7% 169
2022 +12.8% 191
2023 +17.9% 225
2024 +7.1% 241

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 244 business establishments in ZIP 06418, employing approximately 4,533 people with a combined annual payroll of $219,628,000.

244

Businesses

4,533

Employees

$219.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 49 20.1%
Health care and social assistance 47 19.3%
Accommodation and food services 39 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 29 11.9%
Construction 21 8.6%
Manufacturing 12 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 3.3%
Information 7 2.9%
Finance and insurance 6 2.5%
Wholesale trade 3 1.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.2%
Educational services 3 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.2%

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 06418 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 06418 ranks #9 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 06418 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 06418 ranks #null 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
06401 Ansonia, CT 19,237 1.4 mi
06483 Seymour, CT 16,540 3.8 mi
06484 Shelton, CT 39,559 3.2 mi
06461 Milford, CT 14,552 6.0 mi
06477 Orange, CT 13,956 4.2 mi
06525 Woodbridge, CT 8,990 4.3 mi
06515 New Haven, CT 17,141 5.9 mi
06403 Beacon Falls, CT 6,033 7.9 mi
06614 Stratford, CT 32,929 7.0 mi
06460 Milford, CT 38,207 7.9 mi

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Pop: 45,241
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Pop: 38,978
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Pop: 36,493

Related Areas

New Haven County Derby, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06418 in? ▼
ZIP code 06418 (Derby) 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 06418? ▼
ZIP code 06418 in Derby, CT has a population of 12,914 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06418? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06418 is $78,542, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06418? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06418 is $258,500, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06418? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06418 is White at 66.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06418? ▼
ZIP code 06418 has 244 business establishments employing approximately 4,533 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06418? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06418 are: Retail trade (49), Health care and social assistance (47), Accommodation and food services (39). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06418? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06418 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 06418? ▼
In ZIP code 06418, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.5% 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 06418? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06418 is 26.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06418? ▼
In ZIP code 06418, approximately 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06418? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06418 is 11.0% 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.