ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06405

Part of Branford, CT

Pop. 28,217·New Haven County·28th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$2,464/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

+$532

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 06405 · $2,464

More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,410

1 BR

$1,630

2 BR

$2,020

3 BR

$2,500

4 BR+

$2,950

Research median

$2,020/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 06405 is 0.1% below its high of $2,466 in June 2026, at $2,464 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06405 changed +3.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.7%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($105,225) is $2,631 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,500); a 4-bedroom is $2,950.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 06513, 5 miles away, rents for 29% less ($1,759/mo), about $8,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06405. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$29,568/yr

At $2,464/mo median

Location

CityBranford

StateCT

CountyNew Haven County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06405 (Branford, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,217

Median income

$105,225

Median age

54.2

Renters

30.5%

Age distribution

14.1%

16.2%

20.8%

18.7%

30.3%

Under 1814.1%

18–3416.2%

35–5420.8%

55–6418.7%

65+30.3%

Gender

48.8%

51.2%

Male48.8%

Female51.2%

Race & ethnicity

84.1%

White84.1%

Black3.4%

Hispanic6.5%

Asian4.2%

Other1.8%

Education (25+)

21.9%

22.3%

51.5%

No HS diploma4.2%

HS diploma21.9%

Some college22.3%

Bachelor's+51.5%

Housing tenure

69.5%

30.5%

Owner69.5%

Renter30.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06405 in Branford, CT has changed in 5 years

Income

$87,514 → $105,225

up 20.2%

Population

28,102 → 28,217

up 0.4%

Renter share

32.7% → 30.5%

-2.2 pts

Bachelor's+

49.5% → 51.5%

+2.0 pts

Median age

51.3 → 54.2

+2.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $87,514 in 2021 to $105,225 more recently. Renters now make up 30.5% of households, compared with 32.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 51.5% of adults here, versus 49.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06405 covers Branford, CT. The median rent here is $2,464/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,020/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($105,225/yr), ZIP 06405 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06405?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (about $48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,464/mo in ZIP 06405. The local median household income is $105,225/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06405?

Rent in ZIP 06405 has risen 3.2% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.1% below its high of $2,466 in June 2026.

How does ZIP 06405 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06405 is one of the pricier among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #28 of 83 at $2,464/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06405 changed +3.2%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.