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Hamden, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06517

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

14,853
1,124/sq mi
$104,550
Median income
$339,400
Median home value
55.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
1,124
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06517 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06517 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hamden, New Haven County, Connecticut, home to 14,853 residents across 13.2 square miles, a density of 1,124 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06517 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,550 (8% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $56,545. Poverty here runs at 8.6%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. The typical home here is valued at $339,400 (22% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,378 monthly, and 66.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing New Haven County, letting you compare 06517 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 06517

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hamden, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06517.

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 06517, 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

14,853

Population

13.2

Area (sq mi)

1,124

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06517?

44.8

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

13.1%

Foreign-Born

White 64.2%
African American 17.2%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%

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?

$104,550

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$56,545

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06517 ranks nationally

Hamden, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,550 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,745

Total Housing Units

6,078

Occupied Units

667

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.0%
Renter 34.0%

$339,400

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,378

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06517 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 156
2021 +12.8% 176
2022 +13.8% 200
2023 +10.7% 222
2024 +5.0% 233

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 240 business establishments in ZIP 06517, employing approximately 4,359 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,422,000.

240

Businesses

4,359

Employees

$222.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 38 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 35 14.6%
Retail trade 30 12.5%
Manufacturing 23 9.6%
Construction 22 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 15 6.3%
Wholesale trade 13 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.8%
Educational services 9 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.5%
Information 3 1.3%
Finance and insurance 3 1.3%

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 06517 vs 06511 →

ZIP 06517 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 06517 ranks #9 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 06517 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 06517 ranks #4 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 2.5 mi
06514 Hamden, CT 26,265 2.6 mi
06510 New Haven, CT 2,737 3.1 mi
06513 New Haven, CT 38,978 2.8 mi
06473 North Haven, CT 24,388 3.4 mi
06519 New Haven, CT 16,428 4.0 mi
06515 New Haven, CT 17,141 3.6 mi
06518 Hamden, CT 19,848 5.5 mi
06512 East Haven, CT 29,861 5.0 mi
06525 Woodbridge, CT 8,990 5.5 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 06517 in? ▼
ZIP code 06517 (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 06517? ▼
ZIP code 06517 in Hamden, CT has a population of 14,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06517? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06517 is $104,550, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06517? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06517 is $339,400, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06517? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06517 is White at 64.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06517? ▼
ZIP code 06517 has 240 business establishments employing approximately 4,359 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06517? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06517 are: Other services (except public administration) (38), Health care and social assistance (35), Retail trade (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06517? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06517 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 06517? ▼
In ZIP code 06517, 78.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.1% 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 06517? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06517 is 22.9 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 06517? ▼
In ZIP code 06517, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06517? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06517 is 8.6% 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.