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East Haven, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06512

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

29,861
1,097/sq mi
$96,146
Median income
$289,100
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Haven pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
1,097
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06512 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06512 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, with 29,861 residents across 27.2 square miles, a density of 1,097 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06512 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,146 (15% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $47,585. Local economic indicators show a 6.9% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $289,100 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $1,499 per month, and 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Haven County, so you can benchmark 06512 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 06512

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Haven, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06512.

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 06512, East 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

29,861

Population

27.2

Area (sq mi)

1,097

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06512?

46.3

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

13.3%

Foreign-Born

White 69.8%
African American 4.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%

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?

$96,146

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$47,585

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06512 ranks nationally

East Haven, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,146 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

12,929

Total Housing Units

12,083

Occupied Units

846

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$289,100

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,499

Median Rent

1961

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06512 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 167
2021 +14.8% 191
2022 +12.3% 215
2023 +9.9% 236
2024 +8.4% 256

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 487 business establishments in ZIP 06512, employing approximately 6,497 people with a combined annual payroll of $310,266,000.

487

Businesses

6,497

Employees

$310.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 68 14.0%
Retail trade 68 14.0%
Accommodation and food services 56 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 53 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 42 8.6%
Wholesale trade 39 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 25 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 5.1%
Manufacturing 23 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 2.9%
Finance and insurance 13 2.7%
Information 8 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.4%
Educational services 5 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 06512 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 06512 ranks #4 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 06512 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 06512 ranks #5 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
06513 New Haven, CT 38,978 2.7 mi
06405 Branford, CT 27,860 3.9 mi
06519 New Haven, CT 16,428 3.5 mi
06510 New Haven, CT 2,737 3.3 mi
06511 New Haven, CT 53,600 3.8 mi
06517 Hamden, CT 14,853 5.0 mi
06516 West Haven, CT 55,564 5.0 mi
06473 North Haven, CT 24,388 7.0 mi
06515 New Haven, CT 17,141 6.0 mi
06471 North Branford, CT 7,720 6.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in New Haven County

06516 standard
West Haven, CT
Pop: 55,564
06511 standard
New Haven, CT
Pop: 53,600
06492 standard
Wallingford, CT
Pop: 45,241
06513 standard
New Haven, CT
Pop: 38,978
06460 standard
Milford, CT
Pop: 38,207
06450 standard
Meriden, CT
Pop: 36,493

Related Areas

New Haven County East Haven, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06512 in? ▼
ZIP code 06512 (East 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 06512? ▼
ZIP code 06512 in East Haven, CT has a population of 29,861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06512? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06512 is $96,146, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06512? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06512 is $289,100, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06512? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06512 is White at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06512? ▼
ZIP code 06512 has 487 business establishments employing approximately 6,497 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06512? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06512 are: Construction (68), Retail trade (68), Accommodation and food services (56). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06512? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06512 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 06512? ▼
In ZIP code 06512, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 06512? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06512 is 23.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06512? ▼
In ZIP code 06512, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06512? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06512 is 6.9% 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.