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 High-density area
- $132,829
- Median income Above-median income area
- $391,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06473 (North Haven, CT) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.7 in 2023 to 217.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,614. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.2% and unemployment is 2.6%. Median home value is $391,200 (10% below the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,720; 81.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Haven County, so 06473 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 06473
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Haven, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06473.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
126 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
111 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
93 establishments
- Construction
Construction
91 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
89 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 06473?
45.6
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
12.2%
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?
$132,829
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$61,614
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06473 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
North Haven, 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)
$132,829 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
10,024housing units
10,024
Total Housing Units
9,740
Occupied Units
284
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$391,200
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06473 vs 06513 →
ZIP 06473 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06511
New Haven (06511)
53,600 residents
- 06492
Wallingford (06492)
45,241 residents
- 06513
New Haven (06513)
38,978 residents
- 06512
East Haven (06512)
29,861 residents
- 06514
Hamden (06514)
26,265 residents
- 06473
North Haven (06473)
24,388 residents
- 06518 19,848
Hamden (06518)
19,848 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 06473 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06473 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06473
North Haven (06473)
$132,829 median income
- 06471
North Branford (06471)
$109,388 median income
- 06518
Hamden (06518)
$106,692 median income
- 06472
Northford (06472)
$105,729 median income
- 06492
Wallingford (06492)
$105,061 median income
- 06517
Hamden (06517)
$104,550 median income
- 06512
East Haven (06512)
$96,146 median income
- 06514
Hamden (06514)
$88,900 median income
- 06511
New Haven (06511)
$59,969 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06473, 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 (24,388 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 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.
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