New Haven, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06510
New Haven County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,737
- 4,374/sq mi High-density area
- $58,913
- Median income Below-median income area
- $651,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Haven pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,374
- people per sq mi
- 4%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06510 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 06510 covers 0.6 square miles in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,737 residents on file, a density of 4,374 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06510 reports a modest median household income of $58,913 (48% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,044. The poverty rate is 28.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $651,800 (50% above the average Connecticut ZIP), with only 3.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,042.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 80.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Haven County, so 06510 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 06510
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Haven, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06510.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
143 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Retail trade 51
Retail trade
51 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 06510, New 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
2,737
Population
0.6
Area (sq mi)
4,374
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06510?
26.4
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
25.7%
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?
$58,913
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$53,044
Per Capita Income
28.7%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 06510 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
New 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)
$58,913 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
3,020housing units
3,020
Total Housing Units
2,542
Occupied Units
478
Vacant Units
1.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$651,800
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$2,042
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 594 business establishments in ZIP 06510, employing approximately 13,964 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,487,685,000.
594
Businesses
13,964
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 143 | 24.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 106 | 17.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 59 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 51 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 48 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.5% |
| Information | 23 | 3.9% |
| Educational services | 17 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.5% |
| Construction | 7 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
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 06510 vs 06511 →
ZIP 06510 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
- 06513
New Haven (06513)
38,978 residents
- 06512
East Haven (06512)
29,861 residents
- 06514
Hamden (06514)
26,265 residents
- 06518 19,848
Hamden (06518)
19,848 residents
- 06515 17,141
New Haven (06515)
17,141 residents
- 06519 16,428
New Haven (06519)
16,428 residents
- 06517 14,853
Hamden (06517)
14,853 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06510 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06510 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06477
Orange (06477)
$142,325 median income
- 06518
Hamden (06518)
$106,692 median income
- 06517
Hamden (06517)
$104,550 median income
- 06512
East Haven (06512)
$96,146 median income
- 06514
Hamden (06514)
$88,900 median income
- 06516
West Haven (06516)
$74,382 median income
- 06515
New Haven (06515)
$73,709 median income
- 06511
New Haven (06511)
$59,969 median income
- 06510
New Haven (06510)
$58,913 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06510 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06511 | New Haven, CT | 53,600 | 0.7 mi |
| 06519 | New Haven, CT | 16,428 | 0.9 mi |
| 06517 | Hamden, CT | 14,853 | 3.1 mi |
| 06515 | New Haven, CT | 17,141 | 2.7 mi |
| 06513 | New Haven, CT | 38,978 | 3.1 mi |
| 06516 | West Haven, CT | 55,564 | 3.1 mi |
| 06512 | East Haven, CT | 29,861 | 3.3 mi |
| 06514 | Hamden, CT | 26,265 | 4.7 mi |
| 06477 | Orange, CT | 13,956 | 5.5 mi |
| 06518 | Hamden, CT | 19,848 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06510, 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 (2,737 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 06510 in?
ZIP code 06510 (New 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 06510?
ZIP code 06510 in New Haven, CT has a population of 2,737 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06510?
The median household income in ZIP 06510 is $58,913, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06510?
The median home value in ZIP 06510 is $651,800, which is 134% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06510?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06510 is White at 45.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06510?
ZIP code 06510 has 594 business establishments employing approximately 13,964 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06510?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06510 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (143), Accommodation and food services (106), Other services (except public administration) (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06510?
In ZIP code 06510, 85.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 80.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06510?
In ZIP code 06510, approximately 3.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 96.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06510?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06510 is 28.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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