New Haven, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06513
New Haven County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,978
- 2,079/sq mi High-density area
- $48,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- $235,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Haven pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,079
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06513 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06513 (New Haven, CT) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 252.7 in 2023 to 261.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06513 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, with 38,978 residents across 18.7 square miles, a density of 2,079 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06513 reports a modest median household income of $48,500 (57% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,169. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $235,500 (46% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,243; owner occupancy is 40.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Haven County, so 06513 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 06513
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Haven, CT
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$29,169
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06513 ranks nationally
New Haven, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$48,500 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
17,126housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 06513 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06511
New Haven (06511)
53,600 residents
- 06513
New Haven (06513)
38,978 residents
- 06512
East Haven (06512)
29,861 residents
- 06405
Branford (06405)
27,860 residents
- 06514
Hamden (06514)
26,265 residents
- 06473
North Haven (06473)
24,388 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 06513 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06513 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06473
North Haven (06473)
$132,829 median income
- 06471
North Branford (06471)
$109,388 median income
- 06405
Branford (06405)
$105,225 median income
- 06517
Hamden (06517)
$104,550 median income
- 06512
East Haven (06512)
$96,146 median income
- 06514
Hamden (06514)
$88,900 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 06513 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06513, 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 (38,978 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 06513 in?
ZIP code 06513 (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 06513?
ZIP code 06513 in New Haven, CT has a population of 38,978 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06513?
The median household income in ZIP 06513 is $48,500, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06513?
The median home value in ZIP 06513 is $235,500, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06513?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06513 is White at 36.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06513?
ZIP code 06513 has 468 business establishments employing approximately 7,153 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06513?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06513 are: Retail trade (79), Health care and social assistance (65), Construction (59). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06513?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06513 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 06513?
In ZIP code 06513, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 06513?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06513 is 24.1 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 06513?
In ZIP code 06513, approximately 40.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06513?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06513 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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