City

Branford, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  South Central Regional County  ·  Connecticut

👥28,090Population
💰$97,223Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂54.4Median Age
🏠$388,300Median Home Value▲ 39% above avg
🎓57.7%College Grads▲ 49% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 3.1%Asian: 4.4%Other: 2.4%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic5.4%
Black3.1%
Asian4.4%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads57.7% ▲ 49% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (0.3%)
HS Graduate4,991 (23.4%)
Some College1,555 (7.3%)
Associates2,424 (11.4%)
Bachelors1,857 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree10,471 (49%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 23.4%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 49%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad23.4%
Some College7.3%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate49.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.2%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,223 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$388,300 ▲ 39% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,529/mo
Total Housing Units14,334
Vacant Units1,231

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Branford, CT

Branford is a city in Connecticut, located in South Central Regional County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,090 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.4 years.

Economically, Branford is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,223 is above the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Branford is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $388,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,529 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Branford is well-educated. 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.53%).

Branford, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Branford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06405 28,090 $97,223 $388,300 $1,529 4.2% 57.7% 66.9%