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ZIP 06510

Pop. 4,584·New Haven County·30th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,385/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$420
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ZIP 06510 · $2,385
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,810
1 BR
$2,100
2 BR
$2,600
3 BR
$3,210
4 BR+
$3,790
Research median
$2,600/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,620/yr
At $2,385/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyNew Haven County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.3% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06510 (New Haven, CT) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 80.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,584
Median income
$58,913
Median age
26.4
Renters
96.2%
Age distribution
12.6%
64.2%
14.5%
Under 1812.6%
18–3464.2%
35–5414.5%
55–642.9%
65+5.8%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
45.7%
18.8%
17.7%
White45.7%
Black18.8%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian17.7%
Other6.8%
Education (25+)
80.2%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma5.5%
Some college10.6%
Bachelor's+80.2%
Housing tenure
96.2%
Owner3.8%
Renter96.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06510 in New Haven, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,723 → $2,385
up 38.4%
Income
$67,446 → $58,913
down 12.7%
Population
3,942 → 4,584
up 16.3%
Renter share
94.4% → 96.2%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
85.4% → 80.2%
-5.2 pts
Median age
28.1 → 26.4
-1.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 06510 in New Haven, CT has shifted from $1,723 to $2,385, up 38.4% since 2021. Median household income declined from $67,446 to $58,913 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.7% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 06510 in New Haven, CT adding about 642 residents over the five-year window, up 16.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 94.4% to 96.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 85.4% to 80.2% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 06510 in New Haven, CT reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06510 covers New Haven, CT. The median rent here is $2,385/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,600/mo.

At 49% of local median household income ($58,913/yr), ZIP 06510 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06510?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06510 (New Haven, CT) is $2,385. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06510 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06510's median rent of $2,385/mo is $420 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06510 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06510 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #30 out of 85 ZIPs at $2,385/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06510?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,385/mo in ZIP 06510. The local median household income is $58,913/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06510?

Rent in ZIP 06510 has decreased 5.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 06510 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06510 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,385/mo, rent takes approximately 49% of the local median household income ($58,913/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06510 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 06510 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 96.2% of ZIP 06510 households are renters, while 3.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06510 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06510 compare to the rest of New Haven?

ZIP 06510 is pricier than New Haven as a whole. At $2,385/mo, it's $143 above the New Haven citywide median of $2,242/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06510 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06510 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
49%
STRETCHED

At $2,385/mo, rent takes ~49% of ZIP 06510's median household income ($58,913/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06510 49%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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