New Haven County, CT ZIP Codes
Connecticut (CT) · 78 ZIP codes · 29 cities
78
ZIP codes
863,700
population (2021)
+0.1%
pop change since 2010
09009
FIPS code
New Haven County ZIP code map
About New Haven County
New Haven County is located in Connecticut and contains 78 ZIP codes across 29 cities and communities.
The county's population was 863,700 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.1% from 862,477 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for New Haven County is 09009.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 863,700 |
| 2010 population | 862,477 |
| Change | +0.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| FIPS code | 09009 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in New Haven County
Ansonia
Beacon Falls
Bethany
Branford
Cheshire
Derby
East Haven
Guilford
Hamden
Madison
Meriden
Middlebury
Milford
Naugatuck
New Haven
North Branford
North Haven
Northford
Orange
Oxford
Prospect
Seymour
South Britain
Southbury
Wallingford
Waterbury
West Haven
Wolcott
Woodbridge
ZIP codes for New Haven County, CT (78)
Demographics & statistics
866,377
Population
40.8
Median age
$87,124
Median household income
$45,314
Per capita income
$305,393
Median home value
$1,416
Median monthly rent
65.2%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
241,240
Housing units
39.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
21,510
Under 5
22,429
22,811
5–9
23,785
25,594
10–14
26,686
29,624
15–19
30,889
29,624
20–24
30,889
55,354
25–34
57,718
51,192
35–44
53,377
54,413
45–54
56,737
30,046
55–59
31,329
30,089
60–64
31,374
42,690
65–74
44,513
20,864
75–84
21,754
10,323
85+
10,763
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 176,242 | 20.3% |
| 18 and over | 690,135 | 79.7% |
| 65 and over | 150,907 | 18.3% |
| Median age | 40.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Black or African American
12.4%
Hispanic or Latino
11.1%
Two or more races
7.1%
Other race
6.6%
Asian
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 575,009 | 59% |
| Black or African American | 120,971 | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 108,086 | 11.1% |
| Two or more races | 68,708 | 7.1% |
| Other race | 64,219 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 35,531 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,566 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k+
15.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.2% |
| $200k+ | 15.9% |
| Median income | $87,124 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
2.8%
$100k–$150k
7.8%
$150k–$200k
12.4%
$200k–$300k
27.6%
$300k–$500k
33.4%
$500k–$1M
12.3%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $305,393 |
| Median rent / month | $1,416 |
| Owner occupied | 65.2% |
| Renter occupied | 34.8% |
| Vacant | 7.9% |
| Single-family detached | 57.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 20.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.7% |
| Electricity | 18.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.7% |
| Fuel oil | 38.9% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 148,319 | 46.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 24,557 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 61,404 | 17.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 107,605 | 29.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 95,256 | 28.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 108,512 | 33.2% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.3% | 33.5% |
| Married | 48.1% | 44.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
28.4%
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
19.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 11,660 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 9,439 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 77,739 | 37.8% |
| High school | 45,979 | 22.6% |
| College / grad school | 72,922 | 29.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.0%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Retail trade
10.8%
Professional & management
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Construction
6.1%
Other services
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Public administration
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.7% |
| Service | 17.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.4% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.4% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 2.8% |
| Walk | 4.4% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
14.9%
18 and over
10.8%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
17.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.1% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 70.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 33,594 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 31.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.2% |
| Public insurance | 39.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 822,438 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 69,889 | 7.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 44,043 | 5.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 14,790 | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 7,873 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 748,799 | 87.0% |
| Born in same state | 710,075 | 82.9% |
| Born in different state | 516,774 | 60.2% |
| Foreign born | 38,724 | 4.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 117,578 | 13.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 63,136 | 59.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 120,712 | 13.9% |
| French | 60,566 | 7% |
| Arab | 25,902 | 3% |
| German | 12,889 | 1.5% |
| Irish | 8,084 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 6,262 | 0.7% |
| English | 4,265 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 2,892 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 1,878 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.7% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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