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North Haven, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06473

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

24,388
435/sq mi
$132,829
Median income
$391,200
Median home value
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Haven 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 22%
home value, US ZIPs
435
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06473 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06473 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, with 24,388 residents across 56.1 square miles, a density of 435 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06473 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,829 (17% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $61,614. Poverty here runs at 4.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $391,200 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,720 per month, and 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing New Haven County, letting you compare 06473 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 06473

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Haven, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06473.

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 06473, North Haven, 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

24,388

Population

56.1

Area (sq mi)

435

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06473?

45.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 77.6%
African American 3.7%
Asian 8.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$132,829

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$61,614

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06473 ranks nationally

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

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

$132,829 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 73.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,024

Total Housing Units

9,740

Occupied Units

284

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$391,200

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,720

Median Rent

1965

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

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06473 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 148
2021 +11.6% 165
2022 +12.0% 184
2023 +9.4% 202
2024 +8.0% 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 961 business establishments in ZIP 06473, employing approximately 24,290 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,277,398,000.

961

Businesses

24,290

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 126 13.1%
Health care and social assistance 111 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 93 9.7%
Construction 91 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 89 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 84 8.7%
Wholesale trade 69 7.2%
Finance and insurance 68 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 5.9%
Manufacturing 44 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 26 2.7%
Information 20 2.1%
Educational services 20 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.9%

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 06473 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 06473 ranks #6 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 06473 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 06473 ranks the highest 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
06513 New Haven, CT 38,978 4.3 mi
06472 Northford, CT 6,853 4.0 mi
06517 Hamden, CT 14,853 3.4 mi
06514 Hamden, CT 26,265 4.4 mi
06518 Hamden, CT 19,848 4.4 mi
06512 East Haven, CT 29,861 7.0 mi
06492 Wallingford, CT 45,241 6.0 mi
06471 North Branford, CT 7,720 5.5 mi
06511 New Haven, CT 53,600 5.8 mi
06510 New Haven, CT 2,737 6.3 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 North Haven, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06473 in? ▼
ZIP code 06473 (North Haven) 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 06473? ▼
ZIP code 06473 in North Haven, CT has a population of 24,388 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06473? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06473 is $132,829, which is 74% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06473? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06473 is $391,200, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06473? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06473 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06473? ▼
ZIP code 06473 has 961 business establishments employing approximately 24,290 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06473? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06473 are: Retail trade (126), Health care and social assistance (111), Other services (except public administration) (93). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06473? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06473 increased by 8.0% 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 06473? ▼
In ZIP code 06473, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.9% 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 06473? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06473 is 21.8 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 06473? ▼
In ZIP code 06473, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06473? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06473 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.