New Haven, CT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 06511 serves a portion of New Haven, Connecticut, within New Haven County. This community is home to approximately 49,350 residents, with a median age of 42.7 years. The median household income of $71,500 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $271,700 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 51% owner-occupied and 49% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of New Haven is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 149 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 29% and an unemployment rate of 2.1%, 06511 reflects the economic character of New Haven County in Connecticut.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 49,350 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 2,662 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $71,500 | ↑ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $271,700 | ↓ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 149 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ↓ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 7.8% | ↓ 32% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 29% | ↓ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 42.7 yrs | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 51% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 49% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 25,168 | — |