| ZIP Code | 06510 |
|---|---|
| City | New Haven |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | South Central Regional County |
| Area Code | 203/475 |
| Elevation | 30 ft |
| Latitude | 41.306193 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.926613 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09170 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 27.6 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.48 |
| Below Poverty | 27.4% ▲ 174% above avg |
| College Grads | 83.5% ▲ 116% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 38% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 26 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 172 (8.1%) |
| Some College | 33 (1.6%) |
| Associates | 117 (5.5%) |
| Bachelors | 32 (1.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,733 (82%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,598 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $495,500 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,908/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,953 |
| Vacant Units | 421 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,953 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 421 |
| Owner Occupied | 6.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 94.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.48 |
ZIP code 06510 is located in New Haven, Connecticut, within South Central Regional County. With a population of 4,205, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 27.6 years. Economically, 06510 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,598 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06510 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $495,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,908 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 94.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 06510 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.3%. Residents are highly educated — 83.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 27.4%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06510 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 06510 in New Haven, CT is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a young community. With 4,205 residents, a median household income of $63,598, and a median home value of $495,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.