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 High-density area
- $109,388
- Median income Above-median income area
- $371,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06471 (North Branford, CT) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.2 in 2023 to 217.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,902. The poverty rate is 3.7%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $371,200 (15% below the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,980; 87.4% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Haven County, so 06471 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 06471
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Branford, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06471.
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 06471?
49.6
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
7.6%
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?
$109,388
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$48,902
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06471 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
North 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)
$109,388 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
3,008housing units
3,008
Total Housing Units
2,881
Occupied Units
127
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$371,200
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06471 vs 06472 →
ZIP 06471 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06492
Wallingford (06492)
45,241 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
- 06443
Madison (06443)
18,269 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 06471 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06471 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06443
Madison (06443)
$168,462 median income
- 06422
Durham (06422)
$158,857 median income
- 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
- 06492
Wallingford (06492)
$105,061 median income
- 06517
Hamden (06517)
$104,550 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06471, 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 (7,720 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 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.
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