06512

East Haven, CT

Total Population

29,522

Median Household Income

$81,510

Median Home Value

$255,200

Median Rent

$1,378

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$81,510

100.3% above state median

Home Value

$255,200

101.2% above state median

Rent

$1,378

100% above state median

Median Age

45.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor East Haven, CT

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

28.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 45.3 years, likely more established households.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$81,510

+8.5% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.3%

State: $-27,441,216

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.43 people

Total Households

12,063

Family Households

40.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

29.4%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

20.1%

#3 Industry

Finance

19.2%

Total Employed Residents:8,549

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

3.0%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

5.2%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

2.9%

406 workers

Public Transit

2.3%

332 workers

Total Commuting Workers:14,195

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

95.5%

15,735 employed

Labor Force

16,540

744 unemployed

Median Age

45.3 years

Per Capita Income

$42,920

Poverty Rate

9.9%

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