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West Haven, CT
City in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06516.
Population
55,351
Land area
10.8sq mi
People per sq mi
5,149
ZIP codes
1
West Haven and its ZIP codes
West Haven at a glance
- West Haven is about 6.9 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- It is the 12th most populous of 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- Households here earn a median of $74,382 a year, 22% less than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $291,700 (20% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,442 a month.
Local data for West Haven, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Haven, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,382
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$291,700
Median rent
$1,442/mo
Homeownership
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher
30.5%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (8,662), Puerto Ricans (6,964), Irish Americans (6,578).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for South Central Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for West 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
$89.3M
1,336 loans, 8,873 jobs reported
How people get to work
West Haven, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West 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 zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Haven, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
ZIP codes in West Haven
1 in or overlapping West Haven. Population shown
Cities near West Haven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New HavenCity | 2.8 mi | 18.7 |
| WoodmontBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| OrangeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 17.2 |
| East HavenCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 12.3 |
| Milford | 6.2 mi | 21.9 |
| AnsoniaCity | 7.5 mi | 6 |
| Branford CenterCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.9 |
| DerbyCity | 7.6 mi | 5.1 |
| OronoqueCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.3 |
| North HavenCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 20.8 |
| SheltonCity | 9.8 mi | 30.6 |
| Stratford DowntownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Quinnipiac UniversityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| LordshipCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| NorthfordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8 |
| Trumbull CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Haven, CT in?
- West Haven is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in West Haven, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping West Haven include 06516.
- What is the population of West Haven, CT?
- About 55,351 people live in West Haven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Haven?
- Nearby places include New Haven (2.8 mi), Woodmont (3.5 mi), Orange (3.8 mi), East Haven (5.6 mi), Milford (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023