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Hamden, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06514

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

26,265
905/sq mi
$88,900
Median income
$270,800
Median home value
43.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hamden pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
905
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06514 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06514 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hamden, New Haven County, Connecticut, with 26,265 residents across 29.0 square miles, a density of 905 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06514 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,900 (21% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $46,091. Local economic indicators show a 10.6% poverty rate alongside 6.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $270,800 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,672 monthly, and 61.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 06514 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 06514

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hamden, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06514.

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 06514, Hamden, 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

26,265

Population

29.0

Area (sq mi)

905

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06514?

39.4

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

16.0%

Foreign-Born

White 44.0%
African American 36.6%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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?

$88,900

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$46,091

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06514 ranks nationally

Hamden, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,900 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 73.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.5%

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

What does housing look like?

11,652

Total Housing Units

10,868

Occupied Units

784

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.3%
Renter 38.7%

$270,800

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$1,672

Median Rent

1964

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

+9.4%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06514 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 149
2021 +17.4% 175
2022 +11.2% 195
2023 +9.6% 214
2024 +9.4% 234

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 547 business establishments in ZIP 06514, employing approximately 6,729 people with a combined annual payroll of $320,043,000.

547

Businesses

6,729

Employees

$320.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 92 16.8%
Health care and social assistance 85 15.5%
Other services (except public administration) 71 13.0%
Construction 54 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 50 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 5.5%
Manufacturing 27 4.9%
Finance and insurance 23 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.5%
Wholesale trade 16 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.0%
Information 10 1.8%
Educational services 10 1.8%

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 06514 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 06514 ranks #3 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 06514 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 06514 ranks #6 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
06517 Hamden, CT 14,853 2.6 mi
06511 New Haven, CT 53,600 4.0 mi
06515 New Haven, CT 17,141 3.5 mi
06518 Hamden, CT 19,848 4.0 mi
06510 New Haven, CT 2,737 4.7 mi
06519 New Haven, CT 16,428 5.4 mi
06525 Woodbridge, CT 8,990 3.8 mi
06473 North Haven, CT 24,388 4.4 mi
06524 Bethany, CT 5,563 4.5 mi
06516 West Haven, CT 55,564 7.0 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 Hamden, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06514 in? ▼
ZIP code 06514 (Hamden) 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 06514? ▼
ZIP code 06514 in Hamden, CT has a population of 26,265 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06514? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06514 is $88,900, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06514? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06514 is $270,800, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06514? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06514 is White at 44.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06514? ▼
ZIP code 06514 has 547 business establishments employing approximately 6,729 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06514? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06514 are: Retail trade (92), Health care and social assistance (85), Other services (except public administration) (71). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06514? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06514 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 06514? ▼
In ZIP code 06514, 73.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.5% 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 06514? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06514 is 21.7 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 06514? ▼
In ZIP code 06514, approximately 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06514? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06514 is 10.6% 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.