ZIP Code 06511
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New Haven · New Haven County · Connecticut
- Population
- 53,600
- Median income
- $59,969
- Median home value
- $353,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.2%
- Land area
- 15.4 sq mi
3,489/sq mi
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
▲ 27% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 29.8
New York
ZIP code 06511 in New Haven, Connecticut has a population of 53,600. The median household income is $59,969, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $353,000, 27% above the US average. 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06511 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.4 square miles in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. The area is home to 53,600 residents, producing a population density of 3,489 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 06511 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06511 sits at $59,969 (47% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $40,544. The poverty rate stands at 22.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $353,000 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,598 per month, and 19.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06511 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Haven County, so you can benchmark 06511 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 06511
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06511.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
237 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
157 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
154 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
136 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
116 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06511, New Haven, 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
53,600
Population
15.4
Area (sq mi)
3,489
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06511?
29.8
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
18.2%
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?
$59,969
Median Household Income
-47% vs state
$40,544
Per Capita Income
22.9%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
25,254
Total Housing Units
22,586
Occupied Units
2,668
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$353,000
Median Home Value
-19% vs state
$1,598
Median Rent
1941
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
+14.4%
YoY Change (2024)
323
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+223%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06511 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 191 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 210 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 238 |
| 2023 | +18.7% | 282 |
| 2024 | +14.4% | 323 |
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 1,096 business establishments in ZIP 06511, employing approximately 50,885 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,969,093,000.
1,096
Businesses
50,885
Employees
$4.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 237 | 21.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 157 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 154 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 136 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 116 | 10.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 4.0% |
| Construction | 34 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 30 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 24 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 1.7% |
| Information | 14 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.7% |
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 06511 vs 06510 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06510 | New Haven, CT | 2,737 | 0.7 mi |
| 06519 | New Haven, CT | 16,428 | 1.5 mi |
| 06517 | Hamden, CT | 14,853 | 2.5 mi |
| 06515 | New Haven, CT | 17,141 | 2.4 mi |
| 06513 | New Haven, CT | 38,978 | 3.0 mi |
| 06514 | Hamden, CT | 26,265 | 4.0 mi |
| 06516 | West Haven, CT | 55,564 | 3.6 mi |
| 06512 | East Haven, CT | 29,861 | 3.8 mi |
| 06525 | Woodbridge, CT | 8,990 | 5.2 mi |
| 06518 | Hamden, CT | 19,848 | 7.7 mi |
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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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