City

West Haven, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  South Central Regional County  ·  Connecticut

👥55,147Population
💰$73,566Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$265,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.7%Hispanic: 26.5%Black: 18.2%Asian: 4.7%Other: 2.9%Race
White46.7%
Hispanic26.5%
Black18.2%
Asian4.7%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
14%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma866 (2.7%)
HS Graduate11,259 (34.7%)
Some College3,670 (11.3%)
Associates4,301 (13.3%)
Bachelors2,428 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree9,919 (30.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 30.6%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College11.3%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate30.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.1%Renter: 48.9%Tenure
Owner51.1%
Renter48.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,566 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$265,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,389/mo
Total Housing Units21,884
Vacant Units1,154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
58%
About West Haven, CT

West Haven is a city in Connecticut, located in South Central Regional County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 55,147 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36 years.

Economically, West Haven is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,566 is near the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in West Haven is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $265,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,389 per month.

The population of West Haven is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.7%.

West Haven, CT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in West Haven
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06516 55,147 $73,566 $265,200 $1,389 6.6% 38.1% 51.1%