06512 ZIP Code — East Haven, CT
New Haven County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06512 is located in East Haven, Connecticut, within New Haven County. It covers approximately 10.55 square miles and serves a population of 29,522 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 203.
About ZIP code 06512
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 $255,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $81,510. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,522
population
10.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06512 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06512
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06512. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| East Haven | Acceptable |
| East Haven | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06513 New Haven (2.2 mi)
06511 New Haven (3.5 mi)
06510 New Haven (3.6 mi)
06405 Branford (3.6 mi)
06537 New Haven (3.7 mi)
06538 New Haven (3.7 mi)
06540 New Haven (3.7 mi)
06519 New Haven (3.8 mi)
06517 Hamden (5 mi)
06471 North Branford (5.8 mi)
06515 New Haven (6.2 mi)
06473 North Haven (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,522 |
| Population density | 2,798 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.2835 |
| Longitude | -72.8663 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 203 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.0% | 35.9% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.5% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.2% | 25.5% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 9.7% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
29,522
Population
2,798
People per sq mi
45.3
Median age
$81,510
Median household income
$42,920
Per capita income
$255,200
Median home value
$1,378
Median monthly rent
70.1%
Home ownership
10.0%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
9,269
Housing units
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
621
Under 5
702
634
5–9
716
595
10–14
673
942
15–19
1,065
828
20–24
935
1,682
25–34
1,901
1,574
35–44
1,779
2,184
45–54
2,468
1,136
55–59
1,284
881
60–64
996
1,579
65–74
1,785
710
75–84
803
493
85+
556
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,202 | 17.6% |
| 18 and over | 24,320 | 82.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,926 | 20.1% |
| Median age | 45.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Hispanic or Latino
12%
Other race
7.1%
Two or more races
6.3%
Black or African American
5.1%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,488 | 67% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,019 | 12% |
| Other race | 2,370 | 7.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,118 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,711 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 812 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.0% | 35.9% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.5% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.2% | 25.5% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 9.7% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
8.4%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
11.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 11.8% |
| Median income | $81,510 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
6.6%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k–$300k
50.0%
$300k–$500k
22.3%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $255,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,378 |
| Owner occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter occupied | 29.9% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 65.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 20.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.0% |
| Electricity | 11.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 30.9% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,874 | 40.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 857 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,283 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,049 | 33.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,692 | 22.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,281 | 35.5% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.5% | 36.8% |
| Married | 44.1% | 37.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
41.4%
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Associate's degree
5.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.7%
Graduate / professional
13.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 319 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 250 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,069 | 34.5% |
| High school | 1,628 | 27.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,737 | 28.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.8%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Professional & management
10.4%
Retail trade
10.0%
Construction
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
0.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.1% |
| Service | 19.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.7% |
| Government | 11.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.6% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 2.1% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 8.5% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.0%
Under 18 years
15.1%
18 and over
8.9%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
16.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.2% |
| Retirement income | 20.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 69.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,176 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 28.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.7% |
| Public insurance | 39.8% |
| No insurance | 6.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,199 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 1,857 | 6.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 995 | 3.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 460 | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 381 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,114 | 88.5% |
| Born in same state | 25,193 | 85.3% |
| Born in different state | 20,987 | 71.1% |
| Foreign born | 921 | 3.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,408 | 11.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,152 | 63.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,332 | 18.1% |
| French | 1,718 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 667 | 2.3% |
| German | 249 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 141 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 80 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 63 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 49 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 40 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06512
What city is ZIP code 06512 in?
ZIP code 06512 is primarily assigned to East Haven, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06512 in?
ZIP code 06512 falls within New Haven County, Connecticut.
Does ZIP code 06512 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 06512 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 06512?
ZIP code 06512 has an estimated population of 29,522 residents, with a density of 2,797 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06512?
The median household income in ZIP code 06512 is $81,510, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06512?
The median home value in ZIP code 06512 is $255,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 06512 in?
ZIP code 06512 observes the EST timezone.