The 06511 ZIP Code is primarily associated with New Haven, CT in New Haven County in the United States. The current population estimate is 53,707. The median household income is $41,904, while about 20% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 06511 has a median age of approximately 29.2 years, with 10.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 89.6% in this Connecticut region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $28,297.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 06511 is $41,904, while the region's mean household income is $68,079. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,297. The per capita income in ZIP Code 06511 of $28,297 is approximately 36.41% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $44,496. An estimated 20.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately112.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.7% of the population in 06511 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 12.9% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 4.9% of 06511 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 12.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.1% |
In ZIP Code 06511, 89.6% of the population graduated high school, while 47.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 27.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.7% in this New Haven County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.7% |
| Associate's degree | 3.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 27.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 06511, 95.3% is one race, while 4.7% are two or more races. Approximately 16.8% of 06511 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 06511 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (43.3%), followed by Black or African American (41.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43.3% |
| Black or African American | 41.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 8.9% |
In ZIP Code 06511, 72.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 13.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 5.5% of homes. Lastly, 1.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this New Haven County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 72.7% |
| Spanish | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 6.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 5.5% |
| Other languages | 1.8% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 06511 in January 2025 comes in at $366,716. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $361,789 median value in August 2024, and 5% higher than the $349,840 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 06511, an estimated 56.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 8.5% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this New Haven County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $366,716 |
| Dec 2024 | $366,541 |
| Nov 2024 | $365,831 |
| Oct 2024 | $364,790 |
| Sep 2024 | $363,355 |
| Aug 2024 | $361,789 |
| Jul 2024 | $360,739 |
| Jun 2024 | $359,763 |
| May 2024 | $358,394 |
| Apr 2024 | $355,551 |
| Mar 2024 | $352,692 |
| Feb 2024 | $349,840 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 56.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 06511 are younger than average. The median age of 29.2 years in ZIP Code 06511 is approximately 23.36% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 10.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.1% of the population in 06511 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.7% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 06511 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 13.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 24.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.4% |
| 85 years and over | 0.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 06511 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 06511 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 06511 | 15.9¢/kWh | 8.57¢/kWh | 7.26¢/kWh |
| Connecticut | 32.24¢/kWh | 23.56¢/kWh | 17.93¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.51¢/kWh | 8.66¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 06511 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.86 | ||
| Feb | 4.72 | ||
| Mar | 5.24 | ||
| Apr | 5.37 | ||
| May | 5.49 | ||
| Jun | 5.6 | ||
| Jul | 5.88 | ||
| Aug | 5.59 | ||
| Sep | 5.5 | ||
| Oct | 4.6 | ||
| Nov | 3.84 | ||
| Dec | 3.4 |
In 06511, 63.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.6 minutes. Approximately 48.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 06511 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 9.2% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 06511 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.9% |
| Retail trade | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.4% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 48.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 3.0% |