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East Haven, CT
Census-designated place in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06512, 06513.
Population
27,806
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,261
ZIP codes
2
East Haven and its ZIP codes
East Haven at a glance
- East Haven is about 3 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 22nd among 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- The median household income is $94,628, close to the Connecticut median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $294,200 (20% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,528 a month.
Local data for East Haven, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
East Haven, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,628
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$294,200
Median rent
$1,528/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.8%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (8,764), Irish Americans (4,538), Puerto Ricans (2,789).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for South Central Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for East Haven.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,015
278,572 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,967
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$54.1M
704 loans, 6,662 jobs reported
How people get to work
East Haven, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
East Haven, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
707
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,848
3.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 23°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in East Haven, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in East Haven
2 in or overlapping East Haven. Population shown
Cities near East Haven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Branford CenterCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.9 |
| New HavenCity | 3 mi | 18.7 |
| West HavenCity | 5.6 mi | 10.8 |
| North HavenCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 20.8 |
| NorthfordCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 8 |
| Quinnipiac UniversityCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| WoodmontBorough | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| OrangeCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 17.2 |
| Guilford CenterCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Wallingford CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.3 |
| AnsoniaCity | 11 mi | 6 |
| Milford | 12 mi | 21.9 |
| DerbyCity | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| OronoqueCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Madison CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| Cheshire VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is East Haven, CT in?
- East Haven is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in East Haven, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping East Haven include 06512, 06513.
- What is the population of East Haven, CT?
- About 27,806 people live in East Haven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near East Haven?
- Nearby places include Branford Center (2.8 mi), New Haven (3 mi), West Haven (5.6 mi), North Haven (5.7 mi), Northford (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023