City

North Branford, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  South Central Regional County  ·  Connecticut

👥7,073Population
💰$120,885Median HH Income▲ 58% above avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$364,900Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 5.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 3.3%Other: 1.8%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic5.9%
Black0.1%
Asian3.3%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma39 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,971 (37.6%)
Some College603 (11.5%)
Associates564 (10.7%)
Bachelors394 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree1,678 (32%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 32%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College11.5%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
65%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$120,885 ▲ 58% above avg
Median Home Value$364,900 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,723/mo
Total Housing Units2,938
Vacant Units127

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
25%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About North Branford, CT

North Branford is a city in Connecticut, located in South Central Regional County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,073 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, North Branford is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $120,885 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in North Branford is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $364,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,723 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North Branford is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in North Branford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06471 7,073 $120,885 $364,900 $1,723 5.1% 39.5% 88.3%