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New Haven, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06515

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

17,141
1,452/sq mi
$73,709
Median income
$328,900
Median home value
49.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Haven pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
1,452
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06515 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06515 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, home to 17,141 residents across 11.8 square miles, a density of 1,452 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06515 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,709 (35% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $39,228. Poverty here runs at 26.5%, with unemployment measured at 9.9%. Median home value sits at $328,900 (24% below the state average), median rent at $1,392 a month, and owner-occupancy at 41.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06515, plus 6 more within New Haven County, give a clearer read than the 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 06515

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Haven, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06515.

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 06515, 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

17,141

Population

11.8

Area (sq mi)

1,452

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06515?

30.7

Median Age

43.3%

Male

56.7%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 37.7%
African American 31.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%

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?

$73,709

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$39,228

Per Capita Income

26.5%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06515 ranks nationally

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

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

$73,709 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,446

Total Housing Units

7,012

Occupied Units

434

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.5%
Renter 58.5%

$328,900

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,392

Median Rent

1953

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

+12.4%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06515 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 168
2021 +12.1% 189
2022 +11.3% 210
2023 +25.7% 264
2024 +12.4% 296

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 255 business establishments in ZIP 06515, employing approximately 3,363 people with a combined annual payroll of $148,051,000.

255

Businesses

3,363

Employees

$148.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 51 20.0%
Accommodation and food services 45 17.6%
Retail trade 40 15.7%
Other services (except public administration) 33 12.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 5.9%
Educational services 13 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 4.7%
Finance and insurance 10 3.9%
Construction 9 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.8%
Information 4 1.6%
Wholesale trade 3 1.2%

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 06515 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 06515 ranks #5 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 06515 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 06515 ranks #7 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
06511 New Haven, CT 53,600 2.4 mi
06516 West Haven, CT 55,564 3.7 mi
06510 New Haven, CT 2,737 2.7 mi
06519 New Haven, CT 16,428 2.9 mi
06525 Woodbridge, CT 8,990 2.9 mi
06514 Hamden, CT 26,265 3.5 mi
06517 Hamden, CT 14,853 3.6 mi
06477 Orange, CT 13,956 4.3 mi
06513 New Haven, CT 38,978 5.3 mi
06418 Derby, CT 12,914 5.9 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 New Haven, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06515 in? ▼
ZIP code 06515 (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 06515? ▼
ZIP code 06515 in New Haven, CT has a population of 17,141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06515? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06515 is $73,709, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06515? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06515 is $328,900, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06515? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06515 is White at 37.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06515? ▼
ZIP code 06515 has 255 business establishments employing approximately 3,363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06515? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06515 are: Health care and social assistance (51), Accommodation and food services (45), Retail trade (40). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06515? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06515 increased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 06515? ▼
In ZIP code 06515, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.7% 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 06515? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06515 is 22.6 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 06515? ▼
In ZIP code 06515, approximately 41.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06515? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06515 is 26.5% 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.