ZIP Code 06461
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Milford · New Haven County · Connecticut
- Population
- 14,552
- Median income
- $133,221
- Median home value
- $424,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.0%
- Land area
- 24.9 sq mi
584/sq mi
▲ 75% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 53% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.1
New York
ZIP code 06461 in Milford, Connecticut has a population of 14,552. The median household income is $133,221, which is 75% above the national average. Median home value is $424,700, 53% above the US average. 54.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06461 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.9 square miles in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut. The area is home to 14,552 residents, producing a population density of 584 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06461 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06461 sits at $133,221 (18% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $62,136. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 06461 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, 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 06461 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 06461
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06461.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
44 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 17
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 establishments
- Manufacturing 15
Manufacturing
15 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 06461?
44.1
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
10.1%
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?
$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
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?
6,051
Total Housing Units
5,823
Occupied Units
228
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06461 vs 06460 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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