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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
$188,750
Median income
$588,100
Median home value
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $81,608. The poverty rate stands at 2.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. The typical home here is valued at $588,100 (35% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,808 monthly, and 93.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Haven County, so you can benchmark 06525 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 06525

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodbridge, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06525.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 06525?

48.7

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

16.5%

Foreign-Born

White 74.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 11.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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

$81,608

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06525 ranks nationally

Woodbridge, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$188,750 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 82.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,498

Total Housing Units

3,260

Occupied Units

238

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.1%
Renter 6.9%

$588,100

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06525 ranks #0 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 06525 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 06525 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in New Haven County

06516 standard
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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 Woodbridge, CT Connecticut

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.