| ZIP Code | 06517 |
|---|---|
| City | Hamden |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | South Central Regional County |
| Area Code | 203 |
| Elevation | 143 ft |
| Latitude | 41.34944 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.907149 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09170 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 143 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,607 (27.3%) |
| Some College | 623 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 911 (9.5%) |
| Bachelors | 625 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,646 (48.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,154 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $313,000 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,351/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,875 |
| Vacant Units | 611 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,875 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 611 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 06517 is located in Hamden, Connecticut, within South Central Regional County. With a population of 14,867, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.8 years. Economically, 06517 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $97,154 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06517 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $313,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,351 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 06517 is majority White (57.85%). Residents are well-educated — 55.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06517 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 06517 in Hamden, CT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,867 residents, a median household income of $97,154, and a median home value of $313,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.