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ZIP 06512

Pop. 28,830·New Haven County·38th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,211/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$246
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ZIP 06512 · $2,211
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$1,900
3 BR
$2,350
4 BR+
$2,770
Research median
$1,900/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,532/yr
At $2,211/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyNew Haven County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.6% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06512 (East Haven, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,830
Median income
$96,146
Median age
46.3
Renters
29.6%
Age distribution
16.9%
18.1%
28.5%
16.4%
20.1%
Under 1816.9%
18–3418.1%
35–5428.5%
55–6416.4%
65+20.1%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
69.8%
21.5%
White69.8%
Black4.9%
Hispanic21.5%
Asian3.7%
Education (25+)
36.5%
23.2%
31.5%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma36.5%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+31.5%
Housing tenure
70.4%
29.6%
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06512 in East Haven, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,390 → $2,211
up 59.1%
Income
$69,367 → $96,146
up 38.6%
Population
28,711 → 28,830
up 0.4%
Renter share
32% → 29.6%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
27.1% → 31.5%
+4.4 pts
Median age
43.2 → 46.3
+3.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 06512 in East Haven, CT has increased by $821 per month, settling near $2,211 after starting the period at $1,390. Census figures show median household income at $96,146 today, compared with $69,367 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 20.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 29.6% of households rent today, against 32% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 27.1% to 31.5%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06512 covers East Haven, CT. The median rent here is $2,211/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($96,146/yr), ZIP 06512 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06512?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06512 (East Haven, CT) is $2,211. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06512 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06512's median rent of $2,211/mo is $246 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06512 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06512 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #38 out of 85 ZIPs at $2,211/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06512?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,211/mo in ZIP 06512. The local median household income is $96,146/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06512?

Rent in ZIP 06512 has increased 15.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06512 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06512 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,211/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($96,146/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06512 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06512 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.6% of ZIP 06512 households are renters, while 70.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06512 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06512 compare to the rest of East Haven?

ZIP 06512 is pricier than East Haven as a whole. At $2,211/mo, it's $127 above the East Haven citywide median of $2,084/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06512 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06512 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,211/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 06512's median household income ($96,146/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06512 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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