WEST HAVEN, CT  06516

Total Population: 55,147

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Median Home Value

$265,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$73,566

Across all households

Median Age

36 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

29.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)46.7%
Hispanic or Latino26.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)18.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.7%
Two or More Races2.9%
Other Race0.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.5%

65 Years and Over

15.2%

Male

48.2%

Female

51.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

88.4%

No Health Insurance

9.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

29.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

15.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$73,566

Mean Household Income

$93,039

Per Capita Income

$35,483

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$265,200

Median Rent

$1,389/mo

Total Housing Units

21,884

Owner-Occupied

51.1%

Renter-Occupied

48.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Married Couple Households

40.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

33.4%

Average Household Size

2.51

Broadband Internet Access

92.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 06516.