ZIP Code 06513
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New Haven · New Haven County · Connecticut
- Population
- 38,978
- Median income
- $48,500
- Median home value
- $235,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.3%
- Land area
- 18.7 sq mi
2,079/sq mi
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.1
New York
ZIP code 06513 in New Haven, Connecticut has a population of 38,978. The median household income is $48,500, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $235,500, 15% below the US average. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06513 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.7 square miles in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. The area is home to 38,978 residents, producing a population density of 2,079 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 06513 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06513 sits at $48,500 (57% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $29,169. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 11.2%. On housing, the median home value is $235,500 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $1,243 per month, and 40.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06513 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, 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 06513 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 06513
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06513.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
42 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 06513, 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
38,978
Population
18.7
Area (sq mi)
2,079
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06513?
38.1
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
16.5%
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?
$48,500
Median Household Income
-57% vs state
$29,169
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 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?
17,126
Total Housing Units
15,914
Occupied Units
1,212
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,500
Median Home Value
-46% vs state
$1,243
Median Rent
1967
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06513 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 176 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 199 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 226 |
| 2023 | +12.1% | 253 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 261 |
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 468 business establishments in ZIP 06513, employing approximately 7,153 people with a combined annual payroll of $351,937,000.
468
Businesses
7,153
Employees
$351.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 79 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 65 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 59 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
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 06513 vs 06512 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06512 | East Haven, CT | 29,861 | 2.7 mi |
| 06511 | New Haven, CT | 53,600 | 3.0 mi |
| 06517 | Hamden, CT | 14,853 | 2.8 mi |
| 06510 | New Haven, CT | 2,737 | 3.1 mi |
| 06473 | North Haven, CT | 24,388 | 4.3 mi |
| 06519 | New Haven, CT | 16,428 | 3.9 mi |
| 06471 | North Branford, CT | 7,720 | 4.9 mi |
| 06405 | Branford, CT | 27,860 | 4.4 mi |
| 06515 | New Haven, CT | 17,141 | 5.3 mi |
| 06514 | Hamden, CT | 26,265 | 5.3 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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