ZIP Code 06472

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Northford · New Haven County · Connecticut

Population
6,853

162/sq mi

Median income
$105,729

▲ 39% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$405,200

▲ 46% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
39.9%

Median age 47.9

Land area
42.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 06472 in Northford, Connecticut has a population of 6,853. The median household income is $105,729, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $405,200, 46% above the US average. 39.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06472 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.3 square miles in Northford, New Haven County, Connecticut. The area is home to 6,853 residents, producing a population density of 162 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 06472 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06472 sits at $105,729 (6% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $60,141. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $405,200 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,408 per month, and 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06472 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Haven County, so you can benchmark 06472 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 06472

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06472.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06472, Northford, 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

6,853

Population

42.3

Area (sq mi)

162

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06472?

47.9

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$105,729

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$60,141

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,378

Total Housing Units

2,309

Occupied Units

69

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.3%
Renter 9.7%

$405,200

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,408

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06472 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 148
2021 +11.1% 164
2022 +11.2% 183
2023 +3.6% 189
2024 +5.0% 199

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 105 business establishments in ZIP 06472, employing approximately 1,812 people with a combined annual payroll of $112,975,000.

105

Businesses

1,812

Employees

$113.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 23.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 11 10.5%
Retail trade 10 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 9 8.6%
Wholesale trade 7 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 4.8%
Manufacturing 4 3.8%
Finance and insurance 4 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.9%
Educational services 3 2.9%

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 06472 vs 06471 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
06471 North Branford, CT 7,720 3.4 mi
06473 North Haven, CT 24,388 4.0 mi
06492 Wallingford, CT 45,241 5.6 mi
06405 Branford, CT 27,860 6.8 mi
06437 Guilford, CT 22,375 5.2 mi
06513 New Haven, CT 38,978 6.2 mi
06517 Hamden, CT 14,853 6.9 mi
06422 Durham, CT 7,388 7.5 mi
06518 Hamden, CT 19,848 7.7 mi
06512 East Haven, CT 29,861 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06472 in?
ZIP code 06472 (Northford) 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 06472?
ZIP code 06472 in Northford, CT has a population of 6,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06472?
The median household income in ZIP 06472 is $105,729, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06472?
The median home value in ZIP 06472 is $405,200, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06472?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06472 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06472?
ZIP code 06472 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 1,812 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06472?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06472 are: Construction (25), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06472?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06472 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 06472?
In ZIP code 06472, 76.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.9% 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 06472?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06472 is 25.4 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 06472?
In ZIP code 06472, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06472?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06472 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Northford, CT

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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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