Zip code 06513: New Haven, Connecticut

Q: What city is zip code 06513?

06513 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 06513?

About 38,888 people live in 06513, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 06513?

The median household income in 06513 is $48,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 06513?

The closest zip codes to 06513 are 06512, 06511, 06517, 06540, 06501.

Residential delivery areaEastern Time

Population

38,888

Median household income

$49K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$236K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,243/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

7.2 sq mi

5,385 people/sq mi

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

About 06513

06513 is an urban zip code in New Haven, Connecticut, covering 7.2 sq mi of land. About 38,888 people live here, or 5,385 per square mile. The median resident is 38.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,500 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $235,500, or 4.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 40% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,243 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.1 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and healthcare. 41% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 06513 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate11.2%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%17th of 276 in CT
Poverty rate21.4%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%28th of 276 in CT
Diversity index66.6
87th
U.S. 61.4 · CT 5727th of 277 in CT
Rent-burdened renters61.7%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%40th of 267 in CT
Income inequality (Gini)0.491
85th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.49943rd of 274 in CT
Population density5,385/sq mi
83rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi23rd of 277 in CT
Uninsured rate10.3%
72nd
U.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%19th of 276 in CT
Foreign-born residents16.5%
68th
U.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%64th of 277 in CT
Healthcare workers10.7%
67th
U.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%112th of 276 in CT
Population38,888
65th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,50811th of 277 in CT
Residents under 1823.5%
63rd
U.S. 22% · CT 20.2%55th of 277 in CT
Housing vacancy7.1%
54th
U.S. 10.1% · CT 7%111th of 275 in CT
Median age38.1
43rd
U.S. 38.9 · CT 41.1226th of 277 in CT
Residents 65 and older15.6%
43rd
U.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%214th of 277 in CT
Median gross rent$1,243
39th
U.S. $1,413 · CT $1,488190th of 247 in CT
Average commute24.1 min
37th
U.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min187th of 268 in CT
Tech workers2.1%
35th
U.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%190th of 276 in CT
Government workers11.6%
32nd
U.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%175th of 276 in CT
Work from home9.5%
31st
U.S. 15.1% · CT 16%218th of 276 in CT
Median home value$235,500
29th
U.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900243rd of 267 in CT
Median earnings per worker$42,070
29th
U.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739247th of 275 in CT
Bachelor's degree or higher19.3%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%249th of 277 in CT
Per capita income$29,169
17th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915256th of 277 in CT
Broadband access85.4%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%256th of 275 in CT
Self-employed workers6.1%
10th
U.S. 10% · CT 9.9%228th of 276 in CT
Homeownership rate40.3%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%251st of 275 in CT
Median household income$48,500
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781258th of 267 in CT
Veterans1.9%
6th
U.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%250th of 277 in CT

Measure	06513	CT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CT
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.2%	5.6%	5.2%	96th	17th of 276
Poverty rateWeakness	21.4%	10%	12.5%	87th	28th of 276
Diversity index	66.6	57	61.4	87th	27th of 277
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	61.7%	52.6%	51.1%	87th	40th of 267
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.491	0.499	0.483	85th	43rd of 274
Population density	5,385/sq mi	749/sq mi	95/sq mi	83rd	23rd of 277
Uninsured rate	10.3%	5.4%	8.4%	72nd	19th of 276
Foreign-born residents	16.5%	15.7%	14.1%	68th	64th of 277
Healthcare workers	10.7%	10.4%	9.7%	67th	112th of 276
Population	38,888	3,624,508	334,922,499	65th	11th of 277
Residents under 18	23.5%	20.2%	22%	63rd	55th of 277
Housing vacancy	7.1%	7%	10.1%	54th	111th of 275
Median age	38.1	41.1	38.9	43rd	226th of 277
Residents 65 and older	15.6%	18.5%	17.2%	43rd	214th of 277
Median gross rent	$1,243	$1,488	$1,413	39th	190th of 247
Average commute	24.1 min	26.5 min	26.4 min	37th	187th of 268
Tech workers	2.1%	3.6%	3.8%	35th	190th of 276
Government workers	11.6%	13.1%	14.5%	32nd	175th of 276
Work from home	9.5%	16%	15.1%	31st	218th of 276
Median home value	$235,500	$366,900	$332,700	29th	243rd of 267
Median earnings per worker	$42,070	$57,739	$49,666	29th	247th of 275
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.3%	42.5%	35.7%	19th	249th of 277
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,169	$55,915	$44,673	17th	256th of 277
Broadband accessWeakness	85.4%	92.2%	91%	13th	256th of 275
Self-employed workers	6.1%	9.9%	10%	10th	228th of 276
Homeownership rateWeakness	40.3%	66.5%	65.2%	9th	251st of 275
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,500	$95,781	$80,734	8th	258th of 267
Veterans	1.9%	4.7%	6.2%	6th	250th of 277

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

18%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

14%

35–44

13%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.1

Under 18

23.5%

65 and over

15.6%

Race and ethnicity

White27%
Black22%
Hispanic46%
Asian1.0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1.0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

66.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

16.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

56.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

59%

Spanish

36%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.7%

Households

Households: 15,914
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 59.1%
Married couples: 26.6%
Living alone: 33.7%
Veterans (of adults): 1.9%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

06513

$48,500

Connecticut

$95,781

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,169

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.491

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

06513

$235,500

Connecticut

$366,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

06513

$1,243

Connecticut

$1,488

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

34%

2–4 units

36%

5–19 units

13%

20+ units

17%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 17,126
Owner-occupied: 40.3%
Vacant: 7.1%
Median year built: 1967
Median rooms: 4.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 61.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 29.6%
Home value to income: 4.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.9%

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

40%

20–29

23%

30–44

18%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

13%

Construction and repair

12%

Healthcare

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Management

10%

Office and admin

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Food service

Business and finance

Computer and math

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Arts, media and sports

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Retail

14%

Manufacturing

14%

Education

11%

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

0.5%

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$42,070

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	06513	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$67,617	$74,888
Service	$29,866	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,166	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$49,759	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,159	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

40%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
Households with broadband: 85.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 68.7%
No internet access: 9.3%
Without health insurance: 10.3%
Limited-English households: 10.8%

Geography

City (USPS): New Haven
State: Connecticut
Center point: 41.3185° N, 72.8699° W
Land area: 7.2 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

New Haven55% of zip
East Haven (unincorporated)45% of zip

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

Zip codes near 06513

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
06512	New Haven, CT	2.8 mi	28,830	$96,146	$289,100
06511	New Haven, CT	2.9 mi	54,730	$59,969	$353,000
06517	Hamden, CT	2.9 mi	14,221	$104,550	$339,400
06540	New Haven, CT · PO box	2.9 mi	—	—	—
06501	New Haven, CT · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
06502	New Haven, CT · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
06503	New Haven, CT · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
06505	New Haven, CT · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
06506	New Haven, CT · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
06507	New Haven, CT · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
06508	New Haven, CT · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
06509	New Haven, CT · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 06513

What city is zip code 06513?

06513 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 06513?

About 38,888 people live in 06513, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 06513 in?

06513 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 06513?

The median household income in 06513 is $48,500.

What zip codes are near 06513?

The closest zip codes to 06513 are 06512, 06511, 06517, 06540, 06501.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06513, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.