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North Haven, CT
Census-designated place in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06473.
Population
24,336
Land area
20.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,170
ZIP codes
1
North Haven and its ZIP codes
North Haven at a glance
- North Haven is 56% denser than Connecticut as a whole.
- It is the 25th most populous of 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- Households here earn a median of $132,689 a year, 39% more than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $393,200 (7% above Connecticut) and median rent is $1,720 a month.
Local data for North Haven, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
North Haven, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$132,689
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$393,200
Median rent
$1,720/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
46.5%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (8,959), Irish Americans (3,942), Polish Americans (1,811).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for South Central Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for North 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
$157M
1,121 loans, 14,984 jobs reported
How people get to work
North Haven, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home14.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
North 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
85° / 20°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in North Haven, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in North Haven
1 in or overlapping North Haven. Population shown
Cities near North Haven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NorthfordCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 8 |
| Quinnipiac UniversityCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.4 |
| Wallingford CenterCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 7.3 |
| East HavenCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 12.3 |
| New HavenCity | 6.7 mi | 18.7 |
| Branford CenterCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.9 |
| Cheshire VillageCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4 |
| West HavenCity | 9.3 mi | 10.8 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.2 |
| MeridenCity | 11 mi | 23.7 |
| AnsoniaCity | 12 mi | 6 |
| OrangeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 17.2 |
| Guilford CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| NaugatuckBorough | 13 mi | 16.4 |
| DerbyCity | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| WoodmontBorough | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is North Haven, CT in?
- North Haven is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in North Haven, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping North Haven include 06473.
- What is the population of North Haven, CT?
- About 24,336 people live in North Haven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near North Haven?
- Nearby places include Northford (3 mi), Quinnipiac University (3 mi), Wallingford Center (5.3 mi), East Haven (5.7 mi), New Haven (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023