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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
$48,500
Median income
$235,500
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $29,169. Poverty here runs at 21.4%, with unemployment measured at 11.2%. Median home value sits at $235,500 (46% below the state average), median rent at $1,243 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 06513 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in New Haven County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 06513?

38.1

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

16.5%

Foreign-Born

White 36.0%
African American 23.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%

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

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

Owner 40.3%
Renter 59.7%

$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

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ZIP 06513 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 06513 ranks #2 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 06513 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 06513 ranks #null 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
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

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
06460 standard
Milford, CT
Pop: 38,207
06450 standard
Meriden, CT
Pop: 36,493
06770 standard
Naugatuck, CT
Pop: 31,975

Related Areas

New Haven County New Haven, CT Connecticut

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.