ZIP Code 06518 - Hamden Connecticut

ZIP Code 06518 is located in Hamden Connecticut. Portions of 06518 are also in Quinnipiac University and North Haven and Bethany and North Haven (town). 06518 is entirely within New Haven County. Regionally, it is located in the Hartford-New Haven Area.

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ZIP Code 06518 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameHamden
Primary CountyNew Haven County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)20,849
Area Code(s)203 / 475
Current Time
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06518 Demographics

06518 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Connecticut based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 06518 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06518 is White. The current unemployment level in 06518 is 3.7%.

Population20,849
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density1,253 People per Square Mile
Total Households6,718
Percentage High Income Households8.1%
Median Household Income (2021)$91,909
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$86,340
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)3.7%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 69.05%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 34.38%

06518 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White14,01169.05%
Black3,08015.18%
Hispanic1,4377.08%
Asian1,7068.41%
Native American580.29%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

06518 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White39436.82%
Black32430.28%
Hispanic24923.27%
Asian1019.44%
Native American20.19%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

06518 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College4994.55%
Bachelor Degree3,16328.87%
High School Diploma2,22520.31%
No High School Diploma1301.19%
GED or Alternate1831.67%
1 or More Years of College1,0409.49%
Associates Degree8337.6%
Masters Degree1,92017.53%
Professional Degree5625.13%
Doctorate Degree4003.65%

06518 Geography

Coordinates41.42731476,-72.91355133
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 06518
RegionHartford-New Haven Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaNew Haven-Milford, CT
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area17 Square Miles

06518 Politics

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06518 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b: -5F to 0F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion59a - Connecticut Valley

06518 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)18202837475762615341332440
Avg Max Temp (°F)35374658687883807362504059
Avg Precip (In.)4.633.334.74.614.714.434.254.444.624.564.624.1953.09

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