| ZIP Codes: | 06460 & 06461 [See All] |
| Planning Region: | South Central Ct Planning Region, CT |
| Area Codes: | 203,475 |
| Time Zone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:00:00 AM |
| Population: | 864,835 (Census Place) [More Demographics] |
| Statistical Area: | New Haven, CT [Learn More] |
| Coordinates: | 41.2250, -73.0615 |
| Land Area: | 22.16 sq miles (ZIP Codes) |
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Milford, CT has 52,340 residents.
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There are two kinds of demographics shown in the charts for Milford, CT. Each covers a different geographic boundary and has different criteria for what is included. Learn More
| Total Population: | 52,044 |
| Total Households: | 22,338 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,749 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.30 |
| Average Family Size: | 3.11 |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Total Population: | 864,835 |
| Total Households: | 343,437 |
| Total Housing Units: | 369,178 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.43 |
| Average Family Size: | 3.26 |
Data for the U.S. Census Place.
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 52,732 | 52,826 | 52,894 | 53,039 | 53,206 | 53,430 | 53,867 | 54,047 | 54,328 | 54,503 | 52,308 | 52,283 | 52,340 |
| Decennial Census | 52,759%> | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 52,044 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.0
Male Median Age: 45.0
Female Median Age: 48.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,109 | 1,112 | 1,274 | 1,367 | 1,450 | 1,627 | 1,731 | 1,522 | 1,381 | 1,514 | 1,915 | 2,099 | 2,088 | 1,714 | 1,287 | 884 | 482 | 493 |
| Female | 1,021 | 1,066 | 1,210 | 1,231 | 1,311 | 1,674 | 1,802 | 1,551 | 1,446 | 1,691 | 2,029 | 2,353 | 2,276 | 1,925 | 1,576 | 1,185 | 737 | 911 |
| Total | 2,130 | 2,178 | 2,484 | 2,598 | 2,761 | 3,301 | 3,533 | 3,073 | 2,827 | 3,205 | 3,944 | 4,452 | 4,364 | 3,639 | 2,863 | 2,069 | 1,219 | 1,404 |
| White: | 42,472 | 80.97% |
| Black: | 1,653 | 3.15% |
| Hispanic:* | 4,111 | 7.84% |
| Asian: | 2,861 | 5.45% |
| American Indian: | 92 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 22 | 0.04% |
| Other: | 1,245 | 2.37% |
| Total: | 52,456 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Gender | Count | Percentage | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 25,049 | 48.13% | 45.0 years |
| Females: | 26,995 | 51.87% | 48.8 years |
| Total: | 52,044 | 100% | 47.0 years |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Native, born in the United States: | 45,906 | 87.71% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 998 | 1.91% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 3,787 | 7.24% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1,649 | 10.39% |
| Total Population: | 52,340 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 46,904 | 89.61% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5,436 | 10.39% |
ZIP Codes in Milford, CT have an average household income of $115,452 (much higher than the State by 23.1%, and much higher than the Nation by 47.0%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($141,965 vs $68,575).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,460 | $83,735 | $84,271 | $81,626 | $80,911 | $83,096 | $88,109 | $92,443 | $95,566 | $100,716 | $104,870 | $110,899 | $115,452 |
| Median Family Income | $100,444 | $102,606 | $104,899 | $102,349 | $103,802 | $105,362 | $109,572 | $114,415 | $118,749 | $121,223 | $126,604 | $138,000 | $141,965 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $49,356 | $48,003 | $45,067 | $45,142 | $45,339 | $46,842 | $48,999 | $52,438 | $53,245 | $56,285 | $57,703 | $64,439 | $68,575 |
| Median Male Income | $69,668 | $68,348 | $70,296 | $72,442 | $70,210 | $72,801 | $75,168 | $77,642 | $80,001 | $78,719 | $83,251 | $89,245 | $89,315 |
| Median Female Income | $51,647 | $54,768 | $57,634 | $60,564 | $58,226 | $59,279 | $63,989 | $67,584 | $67,904 | $68,407 | $72,468 | $74,491 | $74,609 |
| Employed: | 29,433 | 65.69% |
| Unemployed: | 1,365 | 3.05% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 14,009 | 31.27% |
| Total: | 44,807 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 16,026 | 54.45% |
| Service: | 3,755 | 12.76% |
| Sales and Office: | 5,903 | 20.06% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,481 | 5.03% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2,268 | 7.71% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 29,433 | 100% |
In Milford, CT, the median home value is $384,350 - much higher than the State by 12.0%, and up $60,800 (18.8%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,884 per month - much higher than the State by 31.7%, and up $331 (21.3%) since 2020.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $343,950 | $329,250 | $318,600 | $310,250 | $307,200 | $309,550 | $307,250 | $312,000 | $317,600 | $323,550 | $331,100 | $367,450 | $384,350 |
| Less than $500: | 161 | 3.14% |
| $500 to $999: | 466 | 9.09% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 760 | 14.82% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,703 | 33.22% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1,048 | 20.44% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 390 | 7.61% |
| $3,000 or more: | 438 | 8.54% |
| No Rent: | 161 | 3.14% |
| Total: | 5,127 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,379 | $1,319 | $1,330 | $1,364 | $1,328 | $1,411 | $1,519 | $1,585 | $1,532 | $1,553 | $1,789 | $1,901 | $1,884 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 11,012 | 49.83% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 5,959 | 26.97% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5,127 | 23.20% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 22,098 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 22,098 | 92.49% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,795 | 7.51% |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,893 | 100% |
The share of people in poverty is 2.8%, which is below the state rate (6.8%) and below the national rate (8.7%), about the same as 2011 and about the same as its 2019 pre-pandemic level.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 678 | 1.70% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 919 | 2.30% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 9,802 | 24.56% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,940 | 14.88% |
| Associate's degree: | 3,077 | 7.71% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11,403 | 28.57% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,093 | 20.28% |
| Total: | 39,912 | 100% |
| High school graduate or higher: | 38,315 | 96.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 19,496 | 48.85% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Private Insurance: | 41,165 | 69.84% |
| Public Insurance: | 16,399 | 27.82% |
| No Insurance: | 1,378 | 2.34% |
| Total: | 58,942 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 57,564 | 97.66% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.5% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 530 | 5.34% |
| Kindergarten: | 506 | 5.10% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,616 | 36.43% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,522 | 25.41% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,753 | 27.73% |
| Total: | 9,927 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,036 | 10.44% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 6,644 | 66.93% |
Milford supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 1,710 business establishments, employing about 25,906 people with an annual payroll of $1,507,268,000. USPS data shows 23,969 residential mailboxes and 2,290 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 23,969Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 2,290Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 29,781Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 18,082Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 1,565Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 1,710Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $381,191,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,507,268,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 25,906Source: CBP |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Milford, CT is located in South Central Ct Planning Region, within the New Haven, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35300). It spans 12 of %>Connecticut's Congressional Districts (1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,8th,9th,11st,18th, and 19th). This Metro area has a population of 566,803 people, about 9.2% of whom live in Milford. ZIP Codes here cover 22.156 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.4 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | New Haven, CTSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 35300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 566,803Source: Census |
| MSA: | New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census |
| PMSA: | Waterbury, CT PMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 22.156 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 3.4 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District(s): | 01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,11,18,19Source: USPS |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Last ZIP Intro: | 2005-07Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 35300Source: Census |
| Place Name: | New Haven-Milford, CT Metro AreaSource: Census |
Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.