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Seymour, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06483

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

16,540
440/sq mi
$107,708
Median income
$370,000
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seymour pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
440
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06483 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06483 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seymour, New Haven County, Connecticut, home to 16,540 residents across 37.6 square miles, a density of 440 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06483 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,708 (5% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $48,586. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. The typical home here is valued at $370,000 (15% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,608 monthly, and 74.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Haven County, so you can benchmark 06483 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 06483

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seymour, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06483.

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 06483, Seymour, 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

16,540

Population

37.6

Area (sq mi)

440

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06483?

41.6

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 66.6%
African American 11.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%

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?

$107,708

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$48,586

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06483 ranks nationally

Seymour, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,708 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,551

Total Housing Units

6,378

Occupied Units

173

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$370,000

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,608

Median Rent

1973

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

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06483 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 138
2021 +15.1% 159
2022 +14.3% 182
2023 +12.0% 204
2024 +3.5% 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 303 business establishments in ZIP 06483, employing approximately 3,891 people with a combined annual payroll of $211,297,000.

303

Businesses

3,891

Employees

$211.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 52 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 39 12.9%
Retail trade 37 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 34 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 8.6%
Manufacturing 22 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 6.9%
Health care and social assistance 21 6.9%
Educational services 9 3.0%
Wholesale trade 8 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.6%
Finance and insurance 8 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.3%
Information 3 1.0%

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 06483 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 06483 ranks #5 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 06483 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 06483 ranks #6 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
06401 Ansonia, CT 19,237 2.7 mi
06418 Derby, CT 12,914 3.8 mi
06403 Beacon Falls, CT 6,033 4.3 mi
06478 Oxford, CT 12,683 4.3 mi
06525 Woodbridge, CT 8,990 4.3 mi
06484 Shelton, CT 39,559 5.8 mi
06524 Bethany, CT 5,563 5.8 mi
06770 Naugatuck, CT 31,975 7.7 mi
06461 Milford, CT 14,552 9.8 mi
06514 Hamden, CT 26,265 7.6 mi

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Related Areas

New Haven County Seymour, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06483 in? ▼
ZIP code 06483 (Seymour) 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 06483? ▼
ZIP code 06483 in Seymour, CT has a population of 16,540 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06483? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06483 is $107,708, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06483? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06483 is $370,000, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06483? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06483 is White at 66.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06483? ▼
ZIP code 06483 has 303 business establishments employing approximately 3,891 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06483? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06483 are: Construction (52), Other services (except public administration) (39), Retail trade (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06483? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06483 increased by 3.5% 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 06483? ▼
In ZIP code 06483, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 06483? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06483 is 32.0 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 06483? ▼
In ZIP code 06483, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06483? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06483 is 6.7% 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.