Orange, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06477
New Haven County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,956
- 314/sq mi High-density area
- $142,325
- Median income Above-median income area
- $491,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Orange pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 314
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06477 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 06477 (Orange, CT) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.8 in 2023 to 210.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06477 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orange, New Haven County, Connecticut, home to 13,956 residents across 44.5 square miles, a density of 314 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06477 skews affluent, with a median household income of $142,325 (26% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,078. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 3.3%. Median home value is $491,500 (13% above the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $2,172; 89.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Haven County, so 06477 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 06477
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orange, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06477.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
116 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Construction 43
Construction
43 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 06477, Orange, 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
13,956
Population
44.5
Area (sq mi)
314
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06477?
45.6
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
15.9%
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?
$142,325
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$68,078
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06477 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Orange, 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)
$142,325 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
5,544housing units
5,544
Total Housing Units
5,386
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$491,500
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$2,172
Median Rent
1964
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
+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 06477 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06516
West Haven (06516)
55,564 residents
- 06511
New Haven (06511)
53,600 residents
- 06460
Milford (06460)
38,207 residents
- 06401 19,237
Ansonia (06401)
19,237 residents
- 06515 17,141
New Haven (06515)
17,141 residents
- 06519 16,428
New Haven (06519)
16,428 residents
- 06461 14,552
Milford (06461)
14,552 residents
- 06477 13,956
Orange (06477)
13,956 residents
- 06418 12,914
Derby (06418)
12,914 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06477 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06477 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06525
Woodbridge (06525)
$188,750 median income
- 06477
Orange (06477)
$142,325 median income
- 06461
Milford (06461)
$133,221 median income
- 06460
Milford (06460)
$104,360 median income
- 06401
Ansonia (06401)
$86,178 median income
- 06418
Derby (06418)
$78,542 median income
- 06516 $74,382
West Haven (06516)
$74,382 median income
- 06515 $73,709
New Haven (06515)
$73,709 median income
- 06511 $59,969
New Haven (06511)
$59,969 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06477 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06477, 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 (13,956 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 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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