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New Haven, CT
City in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06510, 06511, 06512, 06513, 06515, 06519.
Population
134,349
Land area
18.7sq mi
People per sq mi
7,188
ZIP codes
6
New Haven and its ZIP codes
New Haven at a glance
- New Haven is about 9.6 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 3rd among 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- The median household income is $56,851, 41% below the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $287,100 (22% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,488 a month.
Local data for New Haven, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Haven, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,851
Poverty rate
23.9%
Median home value
$287,100
Median rent
$1,488/mo
Homeownership
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher
38.9%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (20,801), Italian Americans (11,112), Irish Americans (8,567).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for South Central Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for New Haven.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,015
278,572 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,967
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$324M
3,737 loans, 33,530 jobs reported
How people get to work
New Haven, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.8%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit6.7%
- Walked13.8%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home13.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New 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 zone33 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Haven, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
ZIP codes in New Haven
6 in or overlapping New Haven. Population shown
Cities near New Haven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West HavenCity | 2.8 mi | 10.8 |
| East HavenCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 12.3 |
| Branford CenterCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.9 |
| WoodmontBorough | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| OrangeCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 17.2 |
| North HavenCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 20.8 |
| Quinnipiac UniversityCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| AnsoniaCity | 8.7 mi | 6 |
| NorthfordCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 8 |
| Milford | 9 mi | 21.9 |
| DerbyCity | 9.2 mi | 5.1 |
| OronoqueCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| SheltonCity | 12 mi | 30.6 |
| Wallingford CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| Guilford CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Stratford DowntownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Haven, CT in?
- New Haven is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in New Haven, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping New Haven include 06510, 06511, 06512, 06513, 06515, 06519.
- What is the population of New Haven, CT?
- About 134,349 people live in New Haven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Haven?
- Nearby places include West Haven (2.8 mi), East Haven (3 mi), Branford Center (5.4 mi), Woodmont (6.1 mi), Orange (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023