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ZIP 06511

Pop. 54,730·New Haven County·37th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,246/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$281
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ZIP 06511 · $2,246
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,420
1 BR
$1,650
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$2,980
Research median
$2,040/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
$26,952/yr
At $2,246/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyNew Haven County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06511 (New Haven, CT) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,730
Median income
$59,969
Median age
29.8
Renters
80.3%
Age distribution
17.9%
43.6%
21.3%
Under 1817.9%
18–3443.6%
35–5421.3%
55–648%
65+9.3%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
36.5%
34.7%
19.8%
White36.5%
Black34.7%
Hispanic19.8%
Asian8%
Other1%
Education (25+)
26.3%
16.2%
49.2%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college16.2%
Bachelor's+49.2%
Housing tenure
19.7%
80.3%
Owner19.7%
Renter80.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06511 in New Haven, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,542 → $2,246
up 45.7%
Income
$51,236 → $59,969
up 17.0%
Population
54,856 → 54,730
down 0.2%
Renter share
80.8% → 80.3%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
47.1% → 49.2%
+2.1 pts
Median age
29.1 → 29.8
+0.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 06511 in New Haven, CT paid around $1,542 a month. That figure now sits near $2,246, up 45.7% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 06511 in New Haven, CT now reports about $59,969, up from $51,236 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 47.1% to 49.2% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 06511 in New Haven, CT reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06511 covers New Haven, CT. The median rent here is $2,246/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($59,969/yr), ZIP 06511 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06511?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06511 (New Haven, CT) is $2,246. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06511 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06511's median rent of $2,246/mo is $281 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06511 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06511 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #37 out of 85 ZIPs at $2,246/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06511?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,246/mo in ZIP 06511. The local median household income is $59,969/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06511?

Rent in ZIP 06511 has increased 9.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06511 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06511 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,246/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($59,969/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06511 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 06511 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 80.3% of ZIP 06511 households are renters, while 19.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06511 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06511 compare to the rest of New Haven?

ZIP 06511 is pricier than New Haven as a whole. At $2,246/mo, it's $4 above the New Haven citywide median of $2,242/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06511 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06511 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $2,246/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 06511's median household income ($59,969/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06511 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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