Zip code 06510: New Haven, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06510?

06510 is assigned to New Haven, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What is the population of 06510?

About 4,584 people live in 06510, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06510?

The median household income in 06510 is $58,913.

Q: What zip codes are near 06510?

The closest zip codes to 06510 are 06501, 06502, 06503, 06505, 06506.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

4,584

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$652K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$2,042/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

26.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.3 sq mi

17,041 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 06510

06510 is a dense urban zip code in New Haven, Connecticut, covering 0.3 sq mi of land. About 4,584 people live here, or 17,041 per square mile. The median resident is 26.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $58,913 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $651,800, or 11.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,042 a month.

80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 14.3 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in education, healthcare and management. 35% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.

How 06510 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Bachelor's degree or higher80.2%
99th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%10th of 277 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.569
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.4996th of 274 in CT
Diversity index73.7
98th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 571st of 277 in CT
Broadband access98.3%
98th
StrengthU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%32nd of 275 in CT
Population density17,041/sq mi
96th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi2nd of 277 in CT
Poverty rate28.7%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%11th of 276 in CT
Healthcare workers15.2%
95th
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%17th of 276 in CT
Housing vacancy15.8%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%30th of 275 in CT
Tech workers6.2%
87th
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%26th of 276 in CT
Median home value$651,800
85th
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,90026th of 267 in CT
Median gross rent$2,042
85th
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,48835th of 247 in CT
Foreign-born residents25.7%
82nd
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%19th of 277 in CT
Work from home21.2%
80th
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%72nd of 276 in CT
Per capita income$53,044
77th
U.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915159th of 277 in CT
Rent-burdened renters57.7%
76th
U.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%75th of 267 in CT
Median earnings per worker$59,077
74th
U.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739161st of 275 in CT
Unemployment rate5.8%
65th
U.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%87th of 276 in CT
Uninsured rate3.8%
20th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%112th of 276 in CT
Median household income$58,913
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781245th of 267 in CT
Population4,584
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,508190th of 277 in CT
Veterans1.8%
5th
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%253rd of 277 in CT
Residents under 1812.6%
4th
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%250th of 277 in CT
Self-employed workers4.5%
3rd
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%255th of 276 in CT
Median age26.4
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.1272nd of 277 in CT
Homeownership rate3.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%271st of 275 in CT
Average commute14.3 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min265th of 268 in CT
Residents 65 and older5.8%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%268th of 277 in CT
Government workers5.7%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%256th of 276 in CT

Measure	06510	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	80.2%	42.5%	35.7%	99th	10th of 277
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.569	0.499	0.483	99th	6th of 274
Diversity index	73.7	57	61.4	98th	1st of 277
Broadband accessStrength	98.3%	92.2%	91%	98th	32nd of 275
Population density	17,041/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	96th	2nd of 277
Poverty rateWeakness	28.7%	10%	12.5%	95th	11th of 276
Healthcare workers	15.2%	10.4%	9.7%	95th	17th of 276
Housing vacancy	15.8%	7%	10.1%	88th	30th of 275
Tech workers	6.2%	3.6%	3.8%	87th	26th of 276
Median home value	$651,800	$366,900	$332,700	85th	26th of 267
Median gross rent	$2,042	$1,488	$1,413	85th	35th of 247
Foreign-born residents	25.7%	15.7%	14.1%	82nd	19th of 277
Work from home	21.2%	16%	15.1%	80th	72nd of 276
Per capita income	$53,044	$55,915	$44,673	77th	159th of 277
Rent-burdened renters	57.7%	52.6%	51.1%	76th	75th of 267
Median earnings per worker	$59,077	$57,739	$49,666	74th	161st of 275
Unemployment rate	5.8%	5.6%	5.2%	65th	87th of 276
Uninsured rateStrength	3.8%	5.4%	8.4%	20th	112th of 276
Median household incomeWeakness	$58,913	$95,781	$80,734	19th	245th of 267
Population	4,584	3,624,508	334,922,499	7th	190th of 277
Veterans	1.8%	4.7%	6.2%	5th	253rd of 277
Residents under 18	12.6%	20.2%	22%	4th	250th of 277
Self-employed workers	4.5%	9.9%	10%	3rd	255th of 276
Median age	26.4	41.1	38.9	2nd	272nd of 277
Homeownership rateWeakness	3.8%	66.5%	65.2%	1st	271st of 275
Average commuteStrength	14.3 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	1st	265th of 268
Residents 65 and older	5.8%	18.5%	17.2%	1st	268th of 277
Government workers	5.7%	13.1%	14.5%	1st	256th of 276

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

32%

18–24

33%

25–34

10%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

26.4

Under 18

12.6%

65 and over

5.8%

Race and ethnicity

White42%
Black18%
Hispanic11%
Asian18%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.8%
Multiracial11%

Diversity index

73.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

25.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

22.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

65%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

13%

Asian / Pacific

15%

Other

Households

Households: 2,542
Average household size: 1.6
Family households: 21.6%
Married couples: 16.9%
Living alone: 62.8%
Veterans (of adults): 1.8%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

13%

Median household income

06510

$58,913

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$53,044

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

28.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

20.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.569

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06510

$651,800

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06510

$2,042

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

0.9%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

88%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,020
Owner-occupied: 3.8%
Vacant: 15.8%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 2.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 57.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 33.7%
Home value to income: 11.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

27%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

48%

Bicycle

0.3%

Worked from home

21%

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

21%

10–19

59%

20–29

17%

30–44

45–59

0.8%

60+

Average commute

14.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

70.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

18%

Healthcare

15%

Management

15%

Engineering and science

14%

Office and admin

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Production

0.9%

Construction and repair

0.4%

Food service

0.4%

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

42%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Professional and technical services

10%

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Public administration

Information

Construction

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.2%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$59,077

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

42.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06510	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$66,352	$74,888
Service	$6,071	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,323	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$19,211	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

35%

Graduate

45%

High school graduate or higher: 96.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 80.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 45.4%
Households with broadband: 98.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 86.1%
No internet access: 0.6%
Without health insurance: 3.8%
Limited-English households: 6.1%

Geography

City (USPS): New Haven
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.3062° N, 72.9266° W
Land area: 0.3 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

New Haven100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 06510

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06501	New Haven, CT · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
06502	New Haven, CT · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
06503	New Haven, CT · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
06505	New Haven, CT · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
06506	New Haven, CT · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
06507	New Haven, CT · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
06508	New Haven, CT · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
06509	New Haven, CT · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
06520	New Haven, CT · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
06521	New Haven, CT · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
06530	New Haven, CT · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
06531	New Haven, CT · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 06510

What city is zip code 06510?

06510 is assigned to New Haven, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What is the population of 06510?

About 4,584 people live in 06510, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06510 in?

06510 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06510?

The median household income in 06510 is $58,913.

What zip codes are near 06510?

The closest zip codes to 06510 are 06501, 06502, 06503, 06505, 06506.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06510, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.