06514 ZIP Code — Hamden, CT
New Haven County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06514 is located in Hamden, Connecticut, within New Haven County. It covers approximately 11.11 square miles and serves a population of 25,687 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 203.
About ZIP code 06514
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 $233,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $84,381.
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 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
25,687
population
11.11
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06514 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06514
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06514. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hamden | Acceptable |
| Hamden | Acceptable |
| Hamden | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06517 Hamden (2.3 mi)
06515 New Haven (3.3 mi)
06525 Woodbridge (3.5 mi)
06518 Hamden (3.6 mi)
06473 North Haven (4.2 mi)
06511 New Haven (4.3 mi)
06540 New Haven (4.4 mi)
06537 New Haven (4.4 mi)
06538 New Haven (4.4 mi)
06510 New Haven (4.4 mi)
06524 Bethany (4.8 mi)
06519 New Haven (5.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,687 |
| Population density | 2,312 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 009 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3712 |
| Longitude | -72.9397 |
| 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 | 29.7% | 35.9% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.5% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.6% | 25.5% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 9.7% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
25,687
Population
2,312
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$84,381
Median household income
$41,944
Per capita income
$233,200
Median home value
$1,605
Median monthly rent
64.1%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
7,749
Housing units
41.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
606
Under 5
613
676
5–9
682
869
10–14
878
882
15–19
890
960
20–24
970
1,766
25–34
1,784
1,680
35–44
1,697
1,690
45–54
1,707
783
55–59
790
1,056
60–64
1,066
1,108
65–74
1,120
458
75–84
463
245
85+
248
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,426 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 20,261 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,642 | 14.2% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
42.7%
Black or African American
31.9%
Hispanic or Latino
9.3%
Other race
6.6%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian
3.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,100 | 42.7% |
| Black or African American | 9,039 | 31.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,646 | 9.3% |
| Other race | 1,857 | 6.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,575 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 1,116 | 3.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.7% | 35.9% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.5% | 28.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.6% | 25.5% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 9.7% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k+
8.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.9% |
| $200k+ | 8.8% |
| Median income | $84,381 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
3.2%
$100k–$150k
6.9%
$150k–$200k
21.4%
$200k–$300k
39.6%
$300k–$500k
19.7%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,605 |
| Owner occupied | 64.1% |
| Renter occupied | 35.9% |
| Vacant | 10.4% |
| Single-family detached | 57.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 14.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.7% |
| Electricity | 15.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.3% |
| Fuel oil | 30.6% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,298 | 42.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 662 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,074 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,190 | 31.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,161 | 30.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,584 | 25.3% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.6% | 41.1% |
| Married | 45.3% | 40.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
28.1%
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
21.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 411 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 300 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,363 | 32.0% |
| High school | 1,541 | 20.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,764 | 37.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.6%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Retail trade
10.3%
Professional & management
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Public administration
5.0%
Construction
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Other services
3.3%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.6% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.4% |
| Government | 17.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.6% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 12.9% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
Poverty
All people
9.0%
Under 18 years
12.1%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
8.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.2% |
| Retirement income | 19.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 21.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.9% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 71.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,071 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.1% |
| 65 and over | 28.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.6% |
| Public insurance | 36.9% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,468 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 1,289 | 5.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 553 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 227 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 296 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,779 | 84.8% |
| Born in same state | 21,096 | 82.1% |
| Born in different state | 15,258 | 59.4% |
| Foreign born | 683 | 2.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,908 | 15.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,550 | 65.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,245 | 8.7% |
| French | 932 | 3.6% |
| Arab | 920 | 3.6% |
| German | 377 | 1.5% |
| English | 318 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 278 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 38 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06514
What city is ZIP code 06514 in?
ZIP code 06514 is primarily assigned to Hamden, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06514 in?
ZIP code 06514 falls within New Haven County, Connecticut.
What is the population of ZIP code 06514?
ZIP code 06514 has an estimated population of 25,687 residents, with a density of 2,311 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06514?
The median household income in ZIP code 06514 is $84,381, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06514?
The median home value in ZIP code 06514 is $233,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 06514 in?
ZIP code 06514 observes the EST timezone.