06401 ZIP Code — Ansonia, CT
New Haven County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06401 is located in Ansonia, Connecticut, within New Haven County. It covers approximately 6.03 square miles and serves a population of 19,361 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 203/475.
About ZIP code 06401
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $254,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
The gap between median ($69,663) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,361
population
6.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06401 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06401
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ansonia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06418 Derby (1.3 mi)
06483 Seymour (3 mi)
06525 Woodbridge (3.6 mi)
06484 Shelton (3.9 mi)
06477 Orange (4.8 mi)
06515 New Haven (5.3 mi)
06403 Beacon Falls (6.5 mi)
06524 Bethany (7 mi)
06478 Oxford (7 mi)
06514 Hamden (7 mi)
06461 Milford (7.3 mi)
06519 New Haven (7.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,361 |
| Population density | 3,211 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.03 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3435 |
| Longitude | -73.0703 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 203/475 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.0% | 35.9% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.5% | 25.5% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 9.7% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
19,361
Population
3,211
People per sq mi
40.5
Median age
$69,663
Median household income
$40,296
Per capita income
$254,700
Median home value
$1,329
Median monthly rent
54.6%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
9.8%
Unemployment
5,318
Housing units
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
412
Under 5
435
538
5–9
568
505
10–14
533
528
15–19
558
387
20–24
409
1,456
25–34
1,539
1,298
35–44
1,372
968
45–54
1,023
772
55–59
816
777
60–64
822
986
65–74
1,043
609
75–84
644
176
85+
187
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,632 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 15,729 | 81.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,645 | 18.8% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.7%
Hispanic or Latino
17.5%
Other race
13.9%
Black or African American
13.2%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,961 | 46.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,115 | 17.5% |
| Other race | 3,266 | 13.9% |
| Black or African American | 3,090 | 13.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,446 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 564 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.0% | 35.9% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.5% | 25.5% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 9.7% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
15.0%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $69,663 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
8.0%
$150k–$200k
12.7%
$200k–$300k
49.9%
$300k–$500k
26.6%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,329 |
| Owner occupied | 54.6% |
| Renter occupied | 45.4% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
| Single-family detached | 46.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% |
| 3 or more | 18.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.0% |
| Electricity | 15.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.6% |
| Fuel oil | 21.4% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,846 | 35.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 657 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,715 | 21.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,796 | 34.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,123 | 26.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,720 | 33.9% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.4% | 34.4% |
| Married | 44.0% | 40.7% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 15.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
37.6%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
13.5%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 260 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 83 | 2.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,739 | 41.9% |
| High school | 894 | 21.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,178 | 28.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.1%
Manufacturing
14.0%
Retail trade
10.4%
Professional & management
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Construction
5.8%
Other services
3.9%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.3% |
| Service | 25.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.3% |
| Production & transportation | 14.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.9% |
| Government | 9.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.5% |
| Carpool | 11.9% |
| Public transit | 3.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 6.9% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
10.7%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
19.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.0% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 67.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 911 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 29.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.2% |
| Public insurance | 46.9% |
| No insurance | 7.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,514 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 2,500 | 13.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,947 | 10.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 472 | 2.5% |
| Other languages | 81 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,712 | 81.2% |
| Born in same state | 15,115 | 78.1% |
| Born in different state | 12,141 | 62.7% |
| Foreign born | 597 | 3.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,649 | 18.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,086 | 57.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,155 | 11.1% |
| French | 777 | 4% |
| Arab | 540 | 2.8% |
| Irish | 494 | 2.6% |
| German | 115 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 109 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 35 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 20 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.4% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06401
What city is ZIP code 06401 in?
ZIP code 06401 is primarily assigned to Ansonia, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06401 in?
ZIP code 06401 falls within New Haven County, Connecticut.
What is the population of ZIP code 06401?
ZIP code 06401 has an estimated population of 19,361 residents, with a density of 3,213 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06401?
The median household income in ZIP code 06401 is $69,663, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06401?
The median home value in ZIP code 06401 is $254,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 06401 in?
ZIP code 06401 observes the EST timezone.