| City: | New Haven, Connecticut |
| City Alias: | East Haven |
| Names to Avoid: | E Haven, Fair Haven, N Haven |
| Planning Region: | South Central Ct Planning Region |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:57:51 PM |
| Population: | 38,618 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 203 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 41.3156, -72.8636 |
| Land Area: | 7.221 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 06513 has 38,618 residents and 15,020 households (average 2.55 persons per household). The median age is 35.6 years, younger than the state (41.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (48.8%) and White (32.5%, much lower than the state average of 66.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.8%, which is much higher than the state average (17.3%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (10.8%) and national averages (12.4%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (8.3%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 38,618Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 38,343Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 36,431Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5,348.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $46,520Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 15,020Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $226,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.55Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.69Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 39,012 | 38,749 | 40,765 | 40,660 | 40,635 | 40,851 | 41,546 | 39,781 | 40,037 | 39,403 | 38,790 | 38,217 | 38,343 |
| Decennial Census | 38,978 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 38,618 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.6
Male Median Age: 34.1
Female Median Age: 37.3
| 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 | 1,148 | 1,355 | 1,563 | 1,466 | 1,265 | 1,240 | 1,422 | 1,181 | 1,188 | 1,094 | 1,136 | 1,125 | 1,028 | 761 | 620 | 365 | 222 | 194 |
| Female | 1,169 | 1,282 | 1,438 | 1,289 | 1,254 | 1,428 | 1,545 | 1,416 | 1,348 | 1,292 | 1,344 | 1,275 | 1,163 | 1,010 | 763 | 514 | 340 | 375 |
| Total | 2,317 | 2,637 | 3,001 | 2,755 | 2,519 | 2,668 | 2,967 | 2,597 | 2,536 | 2,386 | 2,480 | 2,400 | 2,191 | 1,771 | 1,383 | 879 | 562 | 569 |
| White: | 12,547 | 24.46% |
| Black: | 8,658 | 16.88% |
| Hispanic:* | 18,834 | 36.71% |
| Asian: | 968 | 1.89% |
| American Indian: | 553 | 1.08% |
| Hawaiian: | 37 | 0.07% |
| Other: | 9,709 | 18.92% |
| Total: | 51,306 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 18,373 | 47.58% | 34.1 years |
| Females: | 20,245 | 52.42% | 37.3 years |
| Total: | 38,618 | 100% | 35.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 27,346 | 71.32% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 4,353 | 11.35% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2,102 | 5.48% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 4,542 | 17.33% |
| Total Population: | 38,343 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 31,699 | 82.67% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6,644 | 17.33% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $46,520, which is considerably lower than the state median ($93,760), is up $8,923 (23.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,018. Family households earn a median of $61,354 versus $28,493 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,861). By gender, male median income is $53,051 and female is $46,669, which is well under the state female median ($66,106), with a current gap of $6,382 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.8%, which is falls short of the state rate (66.1%). The unemployment rate is 8.5%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.4%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,597 | $36,551 | $36,457 | $35,397 | $35,958 | $37,641 | $40,427 | $41,507 | $45,502 | $42,149 | $42,208 | $46,214 | $46,520 |
| Median Family Income | $43,845 | $43,323 | $43,822 | $45,726 | $45,634 | $44,914 | $48,996 | $49,519 | $52,063 | $49,771 | $54,200 | $59,295 | $61,354 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,617 | $22,131 | $21,003 | $20,826 | $19,510 | $21,595 | $22,310 | $26,598 | $30,173 | $31,123 | $28,875 | $30,080 | $28,493 |
| Median Male Income | $39,699 | $40,878 | $40,285 | $39,740 | $39,958 | $37,162 | $38,231 | $40,370 | $44,043 | $45,567 | $50,269 | $55,181 | $53,051 |
| Median Female Income | $36,288 | $37,466 | $37,521 | $37,179 | $36,811 | $37,018 | $36,684 | $38,404 | $41,143 | $40,861 | $42,862 | $47,973 | $46,669 |
| Employed: | 16,982 | 56.45% |
| Unemployed: | 1,580 | 5.25% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 11,520 | 38.30% |
| Total: | 30,082 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4,996 | 29.42% |
| Service: | 3,371 | 19.85% |
| Sales and Office: | 2,904 | 17.10% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2,048 | 12.06% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3,663 | 21.57% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 16,982 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $226,600, which is much lower than the state median ($343,200), is up $22,100 (10.81%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,400. The median gross rent is $1,208, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,431), is up $263 (27.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $124. Of occupied housing, owners make up 38.18% (68.86% with a mortgage, 31.14% free-and-clear) and renters 61.82% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.86%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).
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 | $204,500 | $189,200 | $174,900 | $173,700 | $170,300 | $171,300 | $173,300 | $184,200 | $183,200 | $184,400 | $187,000 | $217,000 | $226,600 |
| Less than $500: | 2,110 | 21.78% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,623 | 16.76% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2,993 | 30.90% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2,229 | 23.01% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 548 | 5.66% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 76 | 0.78% |
| $3,000 or more: | 21 | 0.22% |
| No Rent: | 86 | 0.89% |
| Total: | 9,686 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $945 | $964 | $983 | $973 | $976 | $1,002 | $1,042 | $1,078 | $1,084 | $1,082 | $1,077 | $1,170 | $1,208 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4,120 | 26.29% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,863 | 11.89% |
| Renter Occupied: | 9,686 | 61.82% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 15,669 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 15,669 | 92.14% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,337 | 7.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,006 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 5,578 | 32.80% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 11,420 | 67.15% |
| Other Units: | 8 | 0.05% |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,006 | 100% |
In 2023, 18.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (41.90%). High school or higher is 79.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.30%). The uninsured rate is 11.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (5.30%). Private coverage is 42.20%, which is generally lower than the state rate (69.40%). Public coverage is 54.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 17.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.80%), down 3.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.00 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.15%). College enrollment is 23.08%, which is markedly below the state rate (29.40%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2,779 | 10.65% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,555 | 9.80% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 9,649 | 36.99% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,311 | 16.53% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,964 | 7.53% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,104 | 11.90% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,721 | 6.60% |
| Total: | 26,083 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 20,749 | 79.55% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 4,825 | 18.50% |
| Private Insurance: | 16,072 | 39.02% |
| Public Insurance: | 20,904 | 50.75% |
| No Insurance: | 4,212 | 10.23% |
| Total: | 41,188 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 36,976 | 89.77% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 20.3% | 22.9% | 22.8% | 22.8% | 22.3% | 21.8% | 18.9% | 18.3% | 19.0% | 19.2% | 16.7% | 16.5% | 17.0% |
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: | 224 | 2.21% |
| Kindergarten: | 374 | 3.69% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,575 | 45.15% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,622 | 25.87% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,339 | 23.08% |
| Total: | 10,134 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 598 | 5.90% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 7,571 | 74.71% |
ZIP Code 06513 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 468 business establishments, employing about 7,153 people with an annual payroll of $351,937,000. USPS data shows 14,287 residential mailboxes and 674 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 14,287Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 674Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 16,797Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 8,844Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 3,074Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 468Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $84,056,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $351,937,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 7,153Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 06513 is located in South Central Ct Planning Region, Connecticut, within the New Haven, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35300) and Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 566,803 people, about 6.81% of whom live in ZIP Code 06513. It covers 7.221 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.399 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 |
| Land Area: | 7.221 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.399 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 470.34 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Waterbury, CT PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0952000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | New Haven city; ConnecticutSource: Census |
ZIP Code 06513 is part of 2 school districts, including: East Haven School District (Grades PK thru 12) and New Haven School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 10 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 October 1, 2025.