06513 ZIP Code — New Haven, CT

New Haven County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06513 is located in New Haven, Connecticut, within New Haven County. It covers approximately 7.22 square miles and serves a population of 38,217 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 203.

About ZIP code 06513

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 $217,000. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $46,214. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 06513 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

38,217

population

7.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06513 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06513

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06513. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Haven	Acceptable
New Haven	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06512 East Haven (2.2 mi) 06511 New Haven (3.2 mi) 06517 Hamden (3.2 mi) 06510 New Haven (3.4 mi) 06538 New Haven (3.4 mi) 06537 New Haven (3.4 mi) 06540 New Haven (3.4 mi) 06519 New Haven (4.1 mi) 06405 Branford (4.1 mi) 06471 North Branford (4.6 mi) 06473 North Haven (4.7 mi) 06514 Hamden (5.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	38,217
Population density	5,293 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	7.22 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	41.3156
Longitude	-72.8636
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	56.5%	35.9%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	25.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	9.7%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

38,217

Population

5,293

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$46,214

Median household income

$27,652

Per capita income

$217,000

Median home value

$1,170

Median monthly rent

39.1%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

7,463

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,051

Under 5

1,131

993

5–9

1,069

1,496

10–14

1,611

1,335

15–19

1,436

839

20–24

904

2,557

25–34

2,752

2,487

35–44

2,678

2,349

45–54

2,529

1,395

55–59

1,501

1,149

60–64

1,236

1,585

65–74

1,707

844

75–84

909

325

85+

349

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9,439	24.7%
18 and over	28,778	75.3%
65 and over	5,719	15.0%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 35.9%

Hispanic or Latino 22.1%

Black or African American 16.9%

Other race 15.9%

Two or more races 7.8%

Asian 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	17,592	35.9%
Hispanic or Latino	10,853	22.1%
Black or African American	8,304	16.9%
Other race	7,802	15.9%
Two or more races	3,832	7.8%
Asian	639	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	48	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	35.9%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	25.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	9.7%	13.2%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$46,214

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 39.6%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,000
Median rent / month	$1,170
Owner occupied	39.1%
Renter occupied	60.9%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	24.3%
Large apartment buildings	17.6%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	16.1%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	27.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	19.8%
2 bedrooms	43.0%
3 bedrooms	25.1%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.5%
1 vehicle	40.8%
2 vehicles	24.6%
3 or more	9.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.9%
Electricity	24.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	13.5%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,201	26.8%
Cohabiting couple	1,643	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	3,508	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	6,300	40.3%
Households with children under 18	5,012	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,306	27.5%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.9%	43.5%
Married	32.6%	29.1%
Separated	1.1%	5.5%
Widowed	2.1%	6.3%
Divorced	10.3%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	503	5.2%
Kindergarten	291	3.0%
Elementary school	4,317	44.9%
High school	2,655	27.6%
College / grad school	1,856	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Retail trade 13.9%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Professional & management 10.2%

Construction 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Other services 4.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.3%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	6.7%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 29.0%

18 and over 19.2%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 27.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.9%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	584	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	33.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.6%
Public insurance	55.2%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	36,035	94.3%
Spanish	7,424	20.6%
Other Indo-European	6,761	18.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	474	1.3%
Other languages	125	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	32,098	84.0%
Born in same state	27,358	71.6%
Born in different state	21,292	55.7%
Foreign born	4,740	12.4%
Naturalized citizen	6,119	16.0%
Not a US citizen	1,882	30.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,990	5.2%
French	1,079	2.8%
Arab	940	2.5%
English	303	0.8%
Dutch	302	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	124	0.3%
German	89	0.2%
Irish	61	0.2%
Norwegian	47	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06513

What city is ZIP code 06513 in?

ZIP code 06513 is primarily assigned to New Haven, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06513 in?

ZIP code 06513 falls within New Haven County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06513 mostly rentals?

61% of occupied units in ZIP code 06513 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06513?

22% of residents in ZIP code 06513 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 06513?

Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 06513 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06513?

The median household income in ZIP code 06513 is $46,214, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06513 in?

ZIP code 06513 observes the EST timezone.