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ZIP 06418

Part of Derby, CT
Pop. 12,205·New Haven County·56th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,971/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.0%
vs US Median
+$9
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ZIP 06418 · $1,971
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,710
3 BR
$2,090
4 BR+
$2,870
Research median
$1,710/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,652/yr
At $1,971/mo median
Location
CityDerby
StateCT
CountyNew Haven County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06418 (Derby, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 35.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,205
Median income
$78,542
Median age
46.4
Renters
38.4%
Age distribution
15%
23.4%
20.8%
20.3%
20.6%
Under 1815%
18–3423.4%
35–5420.8%
55–6420.3%
65+20.6%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
66.3%
22.9%
White66.3%
Black10%
Hispanic22.9%
Asian2.6%
Education (25+)
31.3%
21.5%
35.5%
No HS diploma11.7%
HS diploma31.3%
Some college21.5%
Bachelor's+35.5%
Housing tenure
61.6%
38.4%
Owner61.6%
Renter38.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06418 in Derby, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,576 → $78,542
up 21.6%
Population
12,405 → 12,205
down 1.6%
Renter share
31.8% → 38.4%
+6.6 pts
Bachelor's+
27% → 35.5%
+8.5 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 06418 in Derby, CT now reports about $78,542, up from $64,576 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 12,405 to 12,205 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. About 38.4% of households rent today, against 31.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 27% to 35.5%.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 06418 covers Derby, CT. The median rent here is $1,971/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($78,542/yr), ZIP 06418 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06418?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06418 (Derby, CT) is $1,971. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06418 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06418's median rent of $1,971/mo is $9 (0%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 06418 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06418 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #56 out of 83 ZIPs at $1,971/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06418?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,971/mo in ZIP 06418. The local median household income is $78,542/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06418?

Rent in ZIP 06418 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 06418 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06418 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,971/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($78,542/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06418 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 06418 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.4% of ZIP 06418 households are renters, while 61.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06418 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06418 compare to the rest of Derby?

ZIP 06418 sits right at the Derby citywide median of $1,971/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06418 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06418 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,971/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 06418's median household income ($78,542/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06418 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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