ZIP Code 06525
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Woodbridge · New Haven County · Connecticut
- Population
- 8,990
- Median income
- $188,750
- Median home value
- $588,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 71.7%
- Land area
- 48.7 sq mi
185/sq mi
▲ 147% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 111% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.7
New York
ZIP code 06525 in Woodbridge, Connecticut has a population of 8,990. The median household income is $188,750, which is 147% above the national average. Median home value is $588,100, 111% above the US average. 71.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06525 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.7 square miles in Woodbridge, New Haven County, Connecticut. The area is home to 8,990 residents, producing a population density of 185 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06525 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06525 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $588,100 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,808 per month, and 93.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06525 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 06525
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$81,608
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06525 vs 06515 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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