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 High-density area
- $104,550
- Median income Above-median income area
- $339,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06517 (Hamden, CT) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.6 in 2023 to 232.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,545. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $339,400 (22% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,378; owner occupancy is 66.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Haven County, so 06517 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 06517
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hamden, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06517.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 06517?
44.8
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
13.1%
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?
$104,550
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$56,545
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06517 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Hamden, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$104,550 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,745housing units
6,745
Total Housing Units
6,078
Occupied Units
667
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$339,400
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 06511
New Haven (06511)
53,600 residents
- 06513
New Haven (06513)
38,978 residents
- 06512
East Haven (06512)
29,861 residents
- 06514
Hamden (06514)
26,265 residents
- 06473
North Haven (06473)
24,388 residents
- 06518 19,848
Hamden (06518)
19,848 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 06517 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06517 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06525
Woodbridge (06525)
$188,750 median income
- 06473
North Haven (06473)
$132,829 median income
- 06518
Hamden (06518)
$106,692 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 $73,709
New Haven (06515)
$73,709 median income
- 06511 $59,969
New Haven (06511)
$59,969 median income
- 06510 $58,913
New Haven (06510)
$58,913 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06517, 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 (14,853 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 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.
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