06510 ZIP Code — New Haven, CT

New Haven County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06510 is located in New Haven, Connecticut, within New Haven County. It covers approximately 0.27 square miles and serves a population of 3,966 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 203/475.

About ZIP code 06510

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $413,200. Renters make up the majority at 93%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($69,694) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 84% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06510 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

3,966

population

0.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06510 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06510

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06510. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Haven	Acceptable
New Haven	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06537 New Haven (0.1 mi) 06540 New Haven (0.1 mi) 06538 New Haven (0.1 mi) 06511 New Haven (0.2 mi) 06519 New Haven (1.1 mi) 06515 New Haven (2.6 mi) 06517 Hamden (3.2 mi) 06513 New Haven (3.4 mi) 06512 East Haven (3.6 mi) 06514 Hamden (4.4 mi) 06525 Woodbridge (5 mi) 06477 Orange (5.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,966
Population density	14,689 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	0.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.3077
Longitude	-72.9274
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	42.0%	35.9%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	25.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	18.7%	9.7%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,966

Population

14,689

People per sq mi

28.0

Median age

$69,694

Median household income

$59,716

Per capita income

$413,200

Median home value

$1,896

Median monthly rent

7.1%

Home ownership

29.3%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

519

Housing units

84.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

151

5–9

147

10–14

146

15–19

142

412

20–24

401

627

25–34

610

180

35–44

175

147

45–54

143

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	399	10.1%
18 and over	3,567	89.9%
65 and over	242	6.1%
Median age	28.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.4%

Black or African American 17.9%

Asian 14.5%

Two or more races 9.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Other race 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,034	47.4%
Black or African American	767	17.9%
Asian	624	14.5%
Two or more races	396	9.2%
Hispanic or Latino	324	7.6%
Other race	111	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	34	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	35.9%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	25.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	18.7%	9.7%	13.2%

Under $10k 19.7%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 17.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.7%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	17.5%
Median income	$69,694

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 38.3%

$300k–$500k 25.9%

$500k–$1M 29.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$413,200
Median rent / month	$1,896
Owner occupied	7.1%
Renter occupied	92.9%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	0.4%
Large apartment buildings	83.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	15.4%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	34.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	20.6%
1 bedroom	50.9%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	3.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	36.4%
1 vehicle	52.4%
2 vehicles	11.3%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.2%
Electricity	71.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	1.2%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	432	18.9%
Cohabiting couple	119	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	821	36.0%
Female householder, no spouse	908	39.8%
Households with children under 18	181	7.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	200	8.8%
Average household size	1.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	66.1%	66.1%
Married	26.7%	25.3%
Separated	0.0%	3.3%
Widowed	1.5%	1.1%
Divorced	5.7%	4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 6.4%

Some college, no degree 5.0%

Associate's degree 1.4%

Bachelor's degree 35.3%

Graduate / professional 49.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	84.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	94	5.8%
Kindergarten	10	0.6%
Elementary school	190	11.8%
High school	2	0.1%
College / grad school	1,315	81.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 54.2%

Professional & management 13.3%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Public administration 4.3%

Retail trade 3.1%

Construction 2.7%

Information 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Other services 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	84.3%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	6.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.2%
Production & transportation	1.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.4%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	24.8%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	2.8%
Walk	48.5%
Work from home	19.8%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.0

Poverty

All people 29.3%

Under 18 years 69.4%

18 and over 24.1%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 81.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	8.2%
Retirement income	8.0%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.4%
High blood pressure	16.6%
High cholesterol	16.5%
Diabetes	4.2%
Heart disease	2.1%
Stroke	1.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	9.9%
Kidney disease	1.2%
Pulmonary disease	2.3%
Cancer	2.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.6%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	14.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	6.1%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	4.8%
No health insurance	7.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	74.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	5.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.9%
Under 18	11.3%
18–64 years	3.9%
65 and over	24.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.1%
Public insurance	23.1%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	13.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,918	98.8%
Spanish	140	3.6%
Other Indo-European	55	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.5%
Other languages	43	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,973	75.0%
Born in same state	2,920	73.6%
Born in different state	753	19.0%
Foreign born	53	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	993	25.0%
Not a US citizen	401	40.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	349	8.8%
French	250	6.3%
Arab	207	5.2%
English	33	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	23	0.6%
Dutch	19	0.5%
Irish	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.5%
Internet access	98.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06510

What city is ZIP code 06510 in?

ZIP code 06510 is primarily assigned to New Haven, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06510 in?

ZIP code 06510 falls within New Haven County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06510 mostly rentals?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 06510 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06510?

84% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06510?

29% of residents in ZIP code 06510 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06510?

The median home value in ZIP code 06510 is $413,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 06510 in?

ZIP code 06510 observes the EST timezone.