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Population and households in ZIP 06710
Household size in ZIP 06710
| Period | ZIP 06710 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.07 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.95 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.02 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, ZIP 06710 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider New Haven area, where it has 2.53 people. Household size has dropped from 2.89 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 06710
| Period | ZIP 06710 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.4 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.2 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 41.7 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.7 | +2.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 06710 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 29.0 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
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 06710
| Period | ZIP 06710 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 33.7% | 13.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +0.8 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 06710: 33.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 9.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only one other Connecticut ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 06710
Renters in ZIP 06710
| Period | ZIP 06710 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.8% | 34.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.0% | 36.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.0% | 38.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.8% | 37.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 06710: 63.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 49.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the center. Only 12 of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 06710
| Period | ZIP 06710 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.6% of the housing in ZIP 06710, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a higher vacancy rate.
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 06710
| Period | ZIP 06710 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1961 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1943 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 06710 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1943, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the east has the oldest housing. No other Connecticut ZIP code with 5,000+ people has older homes.
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 06710
| Period | ZIP 06710 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $852 | $1,093 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $909 | $1,175 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,043 | $1,288 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,177 | $1,584 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$325 | +$491 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 06710 costs $1,177 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $325 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 41.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the north.
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 06710
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06710
| Period | ZIP 06710 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 31.6% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 33.1% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 34.5% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 38.5% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 06710 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.2%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 3.5 points, even as the national share rose. Only ten of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 06710
| Period | ZIP 06710 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.4% | 87.4% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.0% | 88.4% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.3% | 89.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.3% | 90.6% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in ZIP 06710 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four 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 06710
| Period | ZIP 06710 | New Haven area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 06710 runs well above the national rate: 14.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 06710 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 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 06704 | 2.70 | 35.9 | 28.2% | 55.6% | 8.4% | 1957 | $1,284 | 14.5% | 77.9% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 06708 | 2.49 | 38.7 | 17.6% | 40.4% | 8.8% | 1964 | $1,375 | 22.2% | 86.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 06706 | 3.01 | 36.6 | 24.1% | 59.7% | 12.2% | 1951 | $1,439 | 15.1% | 75.7% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 06779 | 2.50 | 44.5 | 6.3% | 24.9% | 7.6% | 1966 | $1,372 | 32.2% | 92.1% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 06705 | 2.50 | 38.5 | 20.7% | 48.5% | 9.5% | 1962 | $1,266 | 21.0% | 86.7% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 06716 | 2.66 | 46.3 | 10.7% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 1975 | $1,608 | 35.5% | 94.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 06762 | 2.72 | 44.6 | 8.2% | 12.2% | 6.4% | 1977 | $597 | 53.8% | 94.0% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 06795 | 2.68 | 48.1 | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 1972 | $1,407 | 43.1% | 95.5% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 06770 | 2.55 | 40.7 | 12.8% | 32.2% | 5.2% | 1967 | $1,334 | 33.4% | 91.9% | 5.0% |
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 06710. 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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