Woodbridge, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06525
New Haven County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,990
- 185/sq mi High-density area
- $188,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $588,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Woodbridge pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 185
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06525 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 06525 (Woodbridge, CT) rose +10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 174.1 in 2023 to 192.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06525 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodbridge, New Haven County, Connecticut, home to 8,990 residents across 48.7 square miles, a density of 185 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06525 skews affluent, with a median household income of $188,750 (67% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $81,608. The poverty rate is 2.1%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $588,100 (35% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while 93.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,808.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Haven County, so 06525 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 06525
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodbridge, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06525.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Finance and insurance 21
Finance and insurance
21 establishments
- Construction 20
Construction
20 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 06525, Woodbridge, 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
8,990
Population
48.7
Area (sq mi)
185
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06525?
48.7
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
16.5%
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?
$188,750
Median Household Income
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$81,608
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06525 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Woodbridge, 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)
$188,750 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
3,498housing units
3,498
Total Housing Units
3,260
Occupied Units
238
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$588,100
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,808
Median Rent
1967
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
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06525 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 125 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 137 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 160 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 174 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 192 |
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 268 business establishments in ZIP 06525, employing approximately 3,718 people with a combined annual payroll of $204,100,000.
268
Businesses
3,718
Employees
$204.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 22.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 20 | 7.5% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 7 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.2% |
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 06525 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
- 06514
Hamden (06514)
26,265 residents
- 06401 19,237
Ansonia (06401)
19,237 residents
- 06515 17,141
New Haven (06515)
17,141 residents
- 06483 16,540
Seymour (06483)
16,540 residents
- 06517 14,853
Hamden (06517)
14,853 residents
- 06477 13,956
Orange (06477)
13,956 residents
- 06418 12,914
Derby (06418)
12,914 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06525 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06525 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
- 06524
Bethany (06524)
$166,236 median income
- 06477
Orange (06477)
$142,325 median income
- 06483
Seymour (06483)
$107,708 median income
- 06517
Hamden (06517)
$104,550 median income
- 06514
Hamden (06514)
$88,900 median income
- 06401
Ansonia (06401)
$86,178 median income
- 06418
Derby (06418)
$78,542 median income
- 06516 $74,382
West Haven (06516)
$74,382 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06525 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06515 | New Haven, CT | 17,141 | 2.9 mi |
| 06401 | Ansonia, CT | 19,237 | 3.2 mi |
| 06514 | Hamden, CT | 26,265 | 3.8 mi |
| 06524 | Bethany, CT | 5,563 | 4.9 mi |
| 06477 | Orange, CT | 13,956 | 5.2 mi |
| 06483 | Seymour, CT | 16,540 | 4.3 mi |
| 06418 | Derby, CT | 12,914 | 4.3 mi |
| 06517 | Hamden, CT | 14,853 | 5.5 mi |
| 06511 | New Haven, CT | 53,600 | 5.2 mi |
| 06516 | West Haven, CT | 55,564 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06525, 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 (8,990 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 06525 in?
ZIP code 06525 (Woodbridge) 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 06525?
ZIP code 06525 in Woodbridge, CT has a population of 8,990 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06525?
The median household income in ZIP 06525 is $188,750, which is 147% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06525?
The median home value in ZIP 06525 is $588,100, which is 111% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06525?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06525 is White at 74.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06525?
ZIP code 06525 has 268 business establishments employing approximately 3,718 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06525?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06525 are: Health care and social assistance (61), Professional, scientific, and technical services (46), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06525?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06525 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 06525?
In ZIP code 06525, 82.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.7% 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 06525?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06525 is 24.7 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 06525?
In ZIP code 06525, approximately 93.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06525?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06525 is 2.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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