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Population and households in ZIP 06704
Household size in ZIP 06704
| Period | ZIP 06704 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.02 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, ZIP 06704 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the New Haven area overall, where it has 2.53 people. Household size has climbed from 2.58 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 06704
| Period | ZIP 06704 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.7 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.9 | 41.7 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.9, ZIP 06704 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.7, mirroring the country. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 are younger.
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 06704
| Period | ZIP 06704 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 28.2% | 13.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +0.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly three in ten households in ZIP 06704 (28.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.6 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher 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 06704
Renters in ZIP 06704
| Period | ZIP 06704 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.1% | 34.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.4% | 36.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.5% | 38.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.6% | 37.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 06704: 55.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 45.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share is up 0.5 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 06704
| Period | ZIP 06704 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 06704 is close to the national rate: 8.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 7.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 06704
| Period | ZIP 06704 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1961 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 06704 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1957, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south 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 06704
| Period | ZIP 06704 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $871 | $1,093 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $948 | $1,175 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $926 | $1,288 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,284 | $1,584 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$413 | +$491 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 06704 runs $1,284 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $413 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the west.
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 06704
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06704
| Period | ZIP 06704 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 31.6% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 33.1% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 34.5% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 38.5% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 06704: 14.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of college graduates.
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 06704
| Period | ZIP 06704 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.8% | 87.4% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.5% | 88.4% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.5% | 89.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.9% | 90.6% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 06704 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 06704
| Period | ZIP 06704 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 06704 runs well above the national rate: 12.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only three of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 06704 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 06704 | 2.70 | 35.9 | 28.2% | 55.6% | 8.4% | 1957 | $1,284 | 14.5% | 77.9% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 06710 | 2.62 | 36.7 | 33.7% | 63.8% | 13.6% | 1943 | $1,177 | 15.2% | 74.3% | 14.6% |
| ZIP 06702 | 1.77 | 50.9 | 12.9% | 93.8% | 10.6% | 1956 | $907 | 12.2% | 72.4% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 06708 | 2.49 | 38.7 | 17.6% | 40.4% | 8.8% | 1964 | $1,375 | 22.2% | 86.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 06705 | 2.50 | 38.5 | 20.7% | 48.5% | 9.5% | 1962 | $1,266 | 21.0% | 86.7% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 06706 | 3.01 | 36.6 | 24.1% | 59.7% | 12.2% | 1951 | $1,439 | 15.1% | 75.7% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 06716 | 2.66 | 46.3 | 10.7% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 1975 | $1,608 | 35.5% | 94.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 06779 | 2.50 | 44.5 | 6.3% | 24.9% | 7.6% | 1966 | $1,372 | 32.2% | 92.1% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 06795 | 2.68 | 48.1 | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 1972 | $1,407 | 43.1% | 95.5% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 06444 | 2.07 | 61.2 | 6.7% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 1982 | $1,487 | 28.7% | 69.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 06762 | 2.72 | 44.6 | 8.2% | 12.2% | 6.4% | 1977 | $597 | 53.8% | 94.0% | 4.1% |
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 06704. 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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