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North Branford, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06471

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

7,720
331/sq mi
$109,388
Median income
$371,200
Median home value
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
331
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06471 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06471 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, home to 7,720 residents across 23.3 square miles, a density of 331 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06471 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,388 (3% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $48,902. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $371,200 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,980 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06471, plus 6 more within New Haven County, give a clearer read than the 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 06471

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Branford, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06471.

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 06471, North 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

7,720

Population

23.3

Area (sq mi)

331

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06471?

49.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$109,388

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$48,902

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06471 ranks nationally

North Branford, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,388 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,008

Total Housing Units

2,881

Occupied Units

127

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$371,200

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,980

Median Rent

1976

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

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06471 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 149
2021 +9.8% 163
2022 +12.4% 183
2023 +7.5% 197
2024 +10.5% 218

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 190 business establishments in ZIP 06471, employing approximately 2,143 people with a combined annual payroll of $118,441,000.

190

Businesses

2,143

Employees

$118.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 30 15.8%
Retail trade 29 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 24 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 21 11.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 10.5%
Manufacturing 14 7.4%
Wholesale trade 9 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.7%
Health care and social assistance 9 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.6%
Finance and insurance 4 2.1%
Educational services 3 1.6%

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 06471 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 06471 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 06471 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 06471 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
06472 Northford, CT 6,853 3.4 mi
06405 Branford, CT 27,860 3.5 mi
06437 Guilford, CT 22,375 3.9 mi
06513 New Haven, CT 38,978 4.9 mi
06473 North Haven, CT 24,388 5.5 mi
06512 East Haven, CT 29,861 6.1 mi
06517 Hamden, CT 14,853 6.9 mi
06443 Madison, CT 18,269 7.6 mi
06492 Wallingford, CT 45,241 9.0 mi
06422 Durham, CT 7,388 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in New Haven County

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

Related Areas

New Haven County North Branford, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06471 in? ▼
ZIP code 06471 (North 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 06471? ▼
ZIP code 06471 in North Branford, CT has a population of 7,720 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06471? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06471 is $109,388, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06471? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06471 is $371,200, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06471? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06471 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06471? ▼
ZIP code 06471 has 190 business establishments employing approximately 2,143 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06471? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06471 are: Construction (30), Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06471? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06471 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 06471? ▼
In ZIP code 06471, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% 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 06471? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06471 is 26.2 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 06471? ▼
In ZIP code 06471, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06471? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06471 is 3.7% 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.