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ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06405

Part of Branford, CT
Pop. 28,217·New Haven County·27th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,453/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$488
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ZIP 06405 · $2,453
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,436/yr
At $2,453/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyNew Haven County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.0% YoY, -0.2% 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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About renting in ZIP 06405

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06405 covers Branford, CT. The median rent here is $2,453/mo as of July 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 decreased 2.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06405?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06405 (Branford, CT) is $2,453. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06405 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06405's median rent of $2,453/mo is $488 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06405 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06405 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #27 out of 85 ZIPs tracked at $2,453/mo.

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 $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,453/mo in ZIP 06405. The local median household income is $105,225/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06405?

Rent in ZIP 06405 has decreased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 06405 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06405 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,453/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($105,225/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06405 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06405 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.5% of ZIP 06405 households are renters, while 69.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06405 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06405 compare to the rest of Branford?

ZIP 06405 is more affordable than Branford overall. At $2,453/mo, it's $11 below the Branford citywide median of $2,464/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06405 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06405 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,453/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 06405's median household income ($105,225/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06405 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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