06473 ZIP Code — North Haven, CT

New Haven County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06473 is located in North Haven, Connecticut, within New Haven County. It covers approximately 21.65 square miles and serves a population of 24,588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 203.

About ZIP code 06473

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $344,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($121,980) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06473 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

24,588

population

21.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06473 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06473

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06473. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Haven	Acceptable
North Haven	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06517 Hamden (3.2 mi) 06518 Hamden (3.4 mi) 06514 Hamden (4.2 mi) 06513 New Haven (4.7 mi) 06472 Northford (4.7 mi) 06471 North Branford (5.1 mi) 06493 Wallingford (5.3 mi) 06494 Wallingford (5.4 mi) 06492 Wallingford (5.7 mi) 06495 Wallingford (5.9 mi) 06511 New Haven (6.1 mi) 06510 New Haven (6.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	24,588
Population density	1,136 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	21.65 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	41.3835
Longitude	-72.8595
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	20.7%	35.9%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	36.2%	25.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	16.1%	9.7%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

24,588

Population

1,136

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$121,980

Median household income

$58,634

Per capita income

$344,500

Median home value

$1,445

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

8,359

Housing units

46.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

471

Under 5

468

536

5–9

534

1,011

10–14

1,005

644

15–19

641

545

20–24

542

1,090

25–34

1,085

1,662

35–44

1,653

1,792

45–54

1,784

918

55–59

913

819

60–64

815

1,496

65–74

1,489

1,059

75–84

1,053

282

85+

281

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,006	20.4%
18 and over	19,582	79.6%
65 and over	5,660	23.0%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.7%

Asian 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Two or more races 3.6%

Black or African American 3.1%

Other race 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	20,650	79.7%
Asian	1,448	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,329	5.1%
Two or more races	933	3.6%
Black or African American	794	3.1%
Other race	763	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.7%	35.9%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	28.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	36.2%	25.5%	27.1%
Over $200k	16.1%	9.7%	13.2%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k+ 20.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	16.4%
$200k+	20.6%
Median income	$121,980

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$100k–$150k 0.2%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 53.0%

$500k–$1M 11.6%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$344,500
Median rent / month	$1,445
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	3.2%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	8.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	19.3%
1950–1959	22.5%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	49.3%
3 or more	21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.9%
Electricity	7.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
Fuel oil	52.2%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,593	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	795	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,011	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	2,306	23.8%
Households with children under 18	2,857	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,897	40.2%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	24.3%
Married	59.9%	53.3%
Separated	0.5%	0.5%
Widowed	2.0%	10.7%
Divorced	6.4%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 25.9%

Graduate / professional 20.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	46.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	255	4.7%
Kindergarten	198	3.6%
Elementary school	2,523	46.4%
High school	1,399	25.7%
College / grad school	1,061	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.8%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Retail trade 9.5%

Professional & management 8.4%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Public administration 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 5.3%

Construction 3.3%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.1%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 10.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.1%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	9.7%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	6.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	76.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	8.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,109	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	21.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.4%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,649	96.2%
Spanish	1,531	6.5%
Other Indo-European	294	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	535	2.3%
Other languages	688	2.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,177	90.2%
Born in same state	21,730	88.4%
Born in different state	17,720	72.1%
Foreign born	447	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	2,411	9.8%
Not a US citizen	1,570	65.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,965	20.2%
French	1,464	6%
Arab	883	3.6%
Irish	320	1.3%
German	147	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	72	0.3%
Dutch	44	0.2%
English	37	0.2%
Norwegian	31	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06473

What city is ZIP code 06473 in?

ZIP code 06473 is primarily assigned to North Haven, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06473 in?

ZIP code 06473 falls within New Haven County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06473 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 06473 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06473?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 06473 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 06473 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06473?

The median household income in ZIP code 06473 is $121,980, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06473 in?

ZIP code 06473 observes the EST timezone.