06418 ZIP Code — Derby, CT
New Haven County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06418 is located in Derby, Connecticut, within New Haven County. It covers approximately 5.05 square miles and serves a population of 11,966 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 203/475.
About ZIP code 06418
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 $223,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $68,944. 35% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
11,966
population
5.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06418 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06418
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06418. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Derby | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06401 Ansonia (1.3 mi)
06484 Shelton (2.9 mi)
06483 Seymour (4 mi)
06477 Orange (4.1 mi)
06525 Woodbridge (4.5 mi)
06515 New Haven (5.8 mi)
06461 Milford (6.2 mi)
06403 Beacon Falls (7.7 mi)
06478 Oxford (7.7 mi)
06519 New Haven (7.8 mi)
06468 Monroe (7.8 mi)
06514 Hamden (8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,966 |
| Population density | 2,370 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3269 |
| Longitude | -73.0819 |
| 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 | 46.3% | 35.9% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.3% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 25.5% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 9.7% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
11,966
Population
2,370
People per sq mi
46.2
Median age
$68,944
Median household income
$40,786
Per capita income
$223,000
Median home value
$1,301
Median monthly rent
63.0%
Home ownership
13.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
4,064
Housing units
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
189
Under 5
225
176
5–9
210
359
10–14
428
315
15–19
376
182
20–24
217
816
25–34
974
585
35–44
697
783
45–54
934
481
55–59
574
473
60–64
564
780
65–74
931
215
75–84
256
103
85+
123
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,089 | 17.5% |
| 18 and over | 9,877 | 82.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,408 | 20.1% |
| Median age | 46.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.3%
Hispanic or Latino
11.4%
Black or African American
9.5%
Two or more races
7.6%
Other race
6.6%
Asian
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,422 | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,547 | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,279 | 9.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,026 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 889 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 302 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 48 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.3% | 35.9% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.3% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 25.5% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 9.7% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
7.7%
$10k–$15k
6.8%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
7.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 7.8% |
| Median income | $68,944 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
8.8%
$150k–$200k
23.4%
$200k–$300k
44.7%
$300k–$500k
19.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,301 |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 41.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% |
| 3 or more | 14.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.2% |
| Electricity | 16.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| Fuel oil | 25.6% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,152 | 38.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 231 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,180 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,058 | 36.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,147 | 20.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,029 | 36.1% |
| Average household size | 2.11 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.4% | 25.8% |
| Married | 48.2% | 44.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 16.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
39.5%
Some college, no degree
14.5%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 133 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 138 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 857 | 36.0% |
| High school | 756 | 31.8% |
| College / grad school | 495 | 20.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.5%
Professional & management
11.1%
Retail trade
10.6%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Other services
7.8%
Construction
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Public administration
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.3% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 24.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 8.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.9% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 2.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.1% |
| Carpool | 12.9% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Work from home | 13.0% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.3 |
Poverty
All people
13.9%
Under 18 years
19.8%
18 and over
12.6%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
17.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.0% |
| Retirement income | 27.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 67.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 676 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 17.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.3% |
| Public insurance | 40.3% |
| No insurance | 3.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,552 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 1,094 | 9.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 666 | 5.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 248 | 2.1% |
| Other languages | 179 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,343 | 86.4% |
| Born in same state | 10,063 | 84.1% |
| Born in different state | 7,599 | 63.5% |
| Foreign born | 280 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,623 | 13.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,192 | 73.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,964 | 16.4% |
| French | 719 | 6% |
| Arab | 446 | 3.7% |
| Irish | 144 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 92 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 55 | 0.5% |
| English | 17 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.0% |
| Internet access | 87.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06418
What city is ZIP code 06418 in?
ZIP code 06418 is primarily assigned to Derby, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06418 in?
ZIP code 06418 falls within New Haven County, Connecticut.
What is the population of ZIP code 06418?
ZIP code 06418 has an estimated population of 11,966 residents, with a density of 2,370 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06418?
The median home value in ZIP code 06418 is $223,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06418?
The median household income in ZIP code 06418 is $68,944, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 06418 in?
ZIP code 06418 observes the EST timezone.