06518 ZIP Code – Hamden, Connecticut
06518 is a large ZIP code in Hamden, Connecticut, part of Unknown County with a population of approximately 20,849 residents. The median household income is $101,493 — near the Connecticut average and above the national average. At $290,600, median home values run near the national average, with 60.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,964 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 59% single-family (decreasing), 38% apartments (increasing).
At 4.8%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate is 9.7%, below the national average. An estimated 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The median age is 33.8, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 06514, 06524, 06473.
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ZIP 06518 vs. Connecticut vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 06518 | CT Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $101k | $105k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $290k | $387k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,964 | $1,504 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.8 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | 9.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 49.5% | 43.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 06514 – Hamden
- 06524 – Bethany
- 06473 – North Haven
- 06517 – Hamden
- 06410 – Cheshire
- 06712 – Prospect
- 06492 – Wallingford
- 06525 – Woodbridge
- 06515 – New Haven
- 06403 – Beacon Falls
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06514 | HAMDEN | 25,687 | $84,381 |
| 06524 | BETHANY | 5,295 | $141,000 |
| 06473 | NORTH HAVEN | 24,588 | $121,980 |
| 06517 | HAMDEN | 14,287 | $93,877 |
| 06410 | CHESHIRE | 28,775 | $147,909 |