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ZIP 06401

Part of Ansonia, CT
Pop. 19,315·New Haven County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,883/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
-$82
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ZIP 06401 · $1,883
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,870
Research median
$1,720/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,596/yr
At $1,883/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyNew Haven County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, +5.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06401 (Ansonia, CT) is majority owner-occupied, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,315
Median income
$86,178
Median age
40
Renters
41.7%
Age distribution
18%
24.4%
25.6%
13.6%
18.4%
Under 1818%
18–3424.4%
35–5425.6%
55–6413.6%
65+18.4%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
54%
15.3%
27.3%
White54%
Black15.3%
Hispanic27.3%
Asian2%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
38.2%
29%
22.3%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma38.2%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+22.3%
Housing tenure
58.3%
41.7%
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06401 in Ansonia, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,769 → $86,178
up 39.5%
Population
18,927 → 19,315
up 2.0%
Renter share
42.5% → 41.7%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
22.9% → 22.3%
-0.6 pts
Median age
42.2 → 40
-2.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $61,769 to $86,178 across the same window, up 39.5% versus 2021. The population has grown by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 18,927 residents to roughly 19,315.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06401 covers Ansonia, CT. The median rent here is $1,883/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($86,178/yr), ZIP 06401 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06401 (Ansonia, CT) is $1,883. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06401's median rent of $1,883/mo is $82 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06401 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06401 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #62 out of 85 ZIPs at $1,883/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,883/mo in ZIP 06401. The local median household income is $86,178/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06401?

Rent in ZIP 06401 has increased 8.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06401 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,883/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($86,178/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06401 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.7% of ZIP 06401 households are renters, while 58.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06401 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06401 compare to the rest of Ansonia?

ZIP 06401 is pricier than Ansonia as a whole. At $1,883/mo, it's $24 above the Ansonia citywide median of $1,859/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,883/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 06401's median household income ($86,178/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06401 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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