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Milford, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06461

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

14,552
584/sq mi
$133,221
Median income
$424,700
Median home value
54.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Milford pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
584
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06461 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06461 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut, home to 14,552 residents across 24.9 square miles, a density of 584 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06461 skews affluent, with a median household income of $133,221 (18% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $62,136. Poverty here runs at 4.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $424,700 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $2,299 per month, and 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 06461 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in New Haven County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 06461

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milford, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06461.

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 06461, Milford, 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

14,552

Population

24.9

Area (sq mi)

584

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06461?

44.1

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 78.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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?

$133,221

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$62,136

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06461 ranks nationally

Milford, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$133,221 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,051

Total Housing Units

5,823

Occupied Units

228

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.0%
Renter 11.0%

$424,700

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$2,299

Median Rent

1975

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06461 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 151
2021 +15.4% 175
2022 +11.7% 195
2023 +9.3% 213
2024 +8.1% 231

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 204 business establishments in ZIP 06461, employing approximately 4,632 people with a combined annual payroll of $392,933,000.

204

Businesses

4,632

Employees

$392.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 21.6%
Construction 29 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 17 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 7.8%
Manufacturing 15 7.3%
Finance and insurance 14 6.9%
Health care and social assistance 14 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 10 4.9%
Wholesale trade 9 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.4%
Retail trade 8 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.0%
Information 3 1.5%

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 06461 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 06461 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 06461 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 06461 ranks #2 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
06460 Milford, CT 38,207 2.1 mi
06614 Stratford, CT 32,929 2.8 mi
06477 Orange, CT 13,956 3.9 mi
06418 Derby, CT 12,914 6.0 mi
06401 Ansonia, CT 19,237 7.2 mi
06615 Stratford, CT 18,453 5.6 mi
06610 Bridgeport, CT 22,735 5.5 mi
06484 Shelton, CT 39,559 5.6 mi
06516 West Haven, CT 55,564 6.1 mi
06483 Seymour, CT 16,540 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in New Haven County

06516 standard
West Haven, CT
Pop: 55,564
06511 standard
New Haven, CT
Pop: 53,600
06492 standard
Wallingford, CT
Pop: 45,241
06513 standard
New Haven, CT
Pop: 38,978
06460 standard
Milford, CT
Pop: 38,207
06450 standard
Meriden, CT
Pop: 36,493

Related Areas

New Haven County Milford, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06461 in? ▼
ZIP code 06461 (Milford) 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 06461? ▼
ZIP code 06461 in Milford, CT has a population of 14,552 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06461? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06461 is $133,221, which is 75% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06461? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06461 is $424,700, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06461? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06461 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06461? ▼
ZIP code 06461 has 204 business establishments employing approximately 4,632 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06461? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06461 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (44), Construction (29), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06461? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06461 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 06461? ▼
In ZIP code 06461, 75.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.0% 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 06461? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06461 is 24.2 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 06461? ▼
In ZIP code 06461, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06461? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06461 is 4.2% 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.