New Haven, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06519
New Haven County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,428
- 3,794/sq mi High-density area
- $49,619
- Median income Below-median income area
- $316,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Haven pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,794
- people per sq mi
- 26%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06519 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 06519 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, home to 16,428 residents across 4.3 square miles, a density of 3,794 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06519 reports a modest median household income of $49,619 (56% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,788. The poverty rate is 29.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $316,700 (27% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,381; owner occupancy is 26.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, 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 06519 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 06519
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Haven, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06519.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 28
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 28
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Construction 15
Construction
15 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 06519, 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
16,428
Population
4.3
Area (sq mi)
3,794
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06519?
33.5
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
25.1%
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?
$49,619
Median Household Income
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$26,788
Per Capita Income
29.6%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06519 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
New Haven, 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)
$49,619 4th percentile higher than 4% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Connecticut ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
6,527housing units
6,527
Total Housing Units
5,930
Occupied Units
597
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$316,700
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,381
Median Rent
1949
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 240 business establishments in ZIP 06519, employing approximately 7,483 people with a combined annual payroll of $519,926,000.
240
Businesses
7,483
Employees
$519.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 78 | 32.5% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 11.7% |
| Construction | 15 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 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 06519 vs 06510 →
ZIP 06519 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06516
West Haven (06516)
55,564 residents
- 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
- 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
- 06477 13,956
Orange (06477)
13,956 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06519 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06519 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
- 06477
Orange (06477)
$142,325 median income
- 06517
Hamden (06517)
$104,550 median income
- 06512
East Haven (06512)
$96,146 median income
- 06514
Hamden (06514)
$88,900 median income
- 06516 $74,382
West Haven (06516)
$74,382 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 06519 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06510 | New Haven, CT | 2,737 | 0.9 mi |
| 06511 | New Haven, CT | 53,600 | 1.5 mi |
| 06516 | West Haven, CT | 55,564 | 2.2 mi |
| 06515 | New Haven, CT | 17,141 | 2.9 mi |
| 06512 | East Haven, CT | 29,861 | 3.5 mi |
| 06514 | Hamden, CT | 26,265 | 5.4 mi |
| 06517 | Hamden, CT | 14,853 | 4.0 mi |
| 06513 | New Haven, CT | 38,978 | 3.9 mi |
| 06477 | Orange, CT | 13,956 | 4.8 mi |
| 06525 | Woodbridge, CT | 8,990 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06519, 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 (16,428 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 06519 in?
ZIP code 06519 (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 06519?
ZIP code 06519 in New Haven, CT has a population of 16,428 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06519?
The median household income in ZIP 06519 is $49,619, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06519?
The median home value in ZIP 06519 is $316,700, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06519?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06519 is African American at 28.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06519?
ZIP code 06519 has 240 business establishments employing approximately 7,483 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06519?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06519 are: Health care and social assistance (78), Retail trade (38), Accommodation and food services (28). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06519?
In ZIP code 06519, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 06519?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06519 is 22.5 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 06519?
In ZIP code 06519, approximately 26.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06519?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06519 is 29.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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