ZIP Code 06477

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Orange · New Haven County · Connecticut

Population
13,956

314/sq mi

Median income
$142,325

▲ 87% vs US

higher than 95% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$491,500

▲ 77% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
59.4%

Median age 45.6

Land area
44.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 06477 in Orange, Connecticut has a population of 13,956. The median household income is $142,325, which is 87% above the national average. Median home value is $491,500, 77% above the US average. 59.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06477 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 44.5 square miles in Orange, New Haven County, Connecticut. The area is home to 13,956 residents, producing a population density of 314 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 06477 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06477 sits at $142,325 (26% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $68,078. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $491,500 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $2,172 per month, and 89.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06477 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Haven County, so you can benchmark 06477 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 06477

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06477.

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 06477, Orange, 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

13,956

Population

44.5

Area (sq mi)

314

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06477?

45.6

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

15.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.8%
African American 4.7%
Asian 8.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
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?

$142,325

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$68,078

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 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 76.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,544

Total Housing Units

5,386

Occupied Units

158

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.2%
Renter 10.8%

$491,500

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$2,172

Median Rent

1964

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06477 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 142
2021 +11.1% 158
2022 +13.1% 178
2023 +13.8% 203
2024 +4.0% 211

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 621 business establishments in ZIP 06477, employing approximately 10,855 people with a combined annual payroll of $697,620,000.

621

Businesses

10,855

Employees

$697.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 116 18.7%
Accommodation and food services 79 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 70 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 69 11.1%
Construction 43 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 6.3%
Finance and insurance 29 4.7%
Wholesale trade 27 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 3.2%
Utilities 19 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.6%
Manufacturing 14 2.3%
Educational services 10 1.6%
Information 4 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.6%

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 06477 vs 06516 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
06516 West Haven, CT 55,564 3.2 mi
06525 Woodbridge, CT 8,990 5.2 mi
06461 Milford, CT 14,552 3.9 mi
06460 Milford, CT 38,207 4.8 mi
06418 Derby, CT 12,914 4.2 mi
06515 New Haven, CT 17,141 4.3 mi
06401 Ansonia, CT 19,237 4.8 mi
06519 New Haven, CT 16,428 4.8 mi
06510 New Haven, CT 2,737 5.5 mi
06511 New Haven, CT 53,600 5.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06477 in?
ZIP code 06477 (Orange) 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 06477?
ZIP code 06477 in Orange, CT has a population of 13,956 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06477?
The median household income in ZIP 06477 is $142,325, which is 87% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06477?
The median home value in ZIP 06477 is $491,500, which is 77% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06477?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06477 is White at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06477?
ZIP code 06477 has 621 business establishments employing approximately 10,855 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06477?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06477 are: Retail trade (116), Accommodation and food services (79), Other services (except public administration) (70). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06477?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06477 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 06477?
In ZIP code 06477, 76.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.4% 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 06477?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06477 is 27.5 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 06477?
In ZIP code 06477, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06477?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06477 is 3.9% 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 Orange, 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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