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Population and households in ZIP 06488
Household size in ZIP 06488
| Period | ZIP 06488 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.02 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 06488 are small: just 2.39 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.57 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 06488
| Period | ZIP 06488 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.6 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.2 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.7 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.2 | 41.7 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +2.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 06488 skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 48.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only four of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 06488
| Period | ZIP 06488 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 13.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.2% of households in ZIP 06488, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 06488
Renters in ZIP 06488
| Period | ZIP 06488 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 34.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 36.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 38.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 37.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 06488 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 06488
| Period | ZIP 06488 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 06488 than nationally: 6.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the New Haven area.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 06488
| Period | ZIP 06488 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1961 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 06488 was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the wider New Haven area, where the median home dates to 1964. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 06488
| Period | ZIP 06488 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,286 | $1,093 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,398 | $1,175 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,895 | $1,288 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,915 | $1,584 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$630 | +$491 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 06488 costs $1,915 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $630 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 06488
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06488
| Period | ZIP 06488 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2% | 31.6% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.8% | 33.1% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.1% | 34.5% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.7% | 38.5% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 06488 is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (51.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 06488
| Period | ZIP 06488 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 87.4% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 88.4% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 89.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 90.6% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 06488: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 06488
| Period | ZIP 06488 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 06488 has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 06488 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 06488 | 2.39 | 53.2 | 3.2% | 11.8% | 6.6% | 1978 | $1,915 | 51.7% | 95.0% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 06482 | 2.85 | 44.5 | 9.7% | 6.7% | 11.9% | 1980 | $2,095 | 60.5% | 97.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 06798 | 2.24 | 51.6 | 7.4% | 22.1% | 9.3% | 1978 | $1,649 | 50.2% | 99.1% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 06478 | 2.66 | 45.5 | 1.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% | 1987 | $1,419 | 47.2% | 97.7% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 06783 | 2.13 | 55.8 | 4.0% | 17.3% | 24.3% | 1981 | $2,117 | 65.1% | 99.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 06762 | 2.72 | 44.6 | 8.2% | 12.2% | 6.4% | 1977 | $597 | 53.8% | 94.0% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 06470 | 2.85 | 44.2 | 5.7% | 12.5% | 7.0% | 1978 | $2,154 | 57.2% | 94.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 06752 | 2.36 | 55.9 | 1.7% | 8.0% | 19.2% | 1973 | $1,527 | 59.2% | 98.6% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 06770 | 2.55 | 40.7 | 12.8% | 32.2% | 5.2% | 1967 | $1,334 | 33.4% | 91.9% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 06403 | 2.42 | 44.0 | 8.1% | 14.5% | 1.2% | 1982 | $1,988 | 46.4% | 99.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 06804 | 2.78 | 45.9 | 7.4% | 13.5% | 6.8% | 1977 | $1,886 | 58.2% | 97.2% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 06488. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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