ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06513

Part of New Haven, CT

Pop. 38,888·New Haven County·67th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$1,759/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$173

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 06513 · $1,759

More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,280

1 BR

$1,450

2 BR

$1,790

3 BR

$2,210

4 BR+

$2,610

Research median

$1,790/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 06513 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06513 changed +5.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($48,500) is $1,213 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,280).

Rank in New Haven

1st cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in New Haven.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06513. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,108/yr

At $1,759/mo median

Location

CityNew Haven

StateCT

CountyNew Haven County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (5.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06513 (New Haven, CT) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

38,888

Median income

$48,500

Median age

38.1

Renters

59.7%

Age distribution

23.5%

21.7%

26.9%

12.3%

15.6%

Under 1823.5%

18–3421.7%

35–5426.9%

55–6412.3%

65+15.6%

Gender

47.1%

52.9%

Male47.1%

Female52.9%

Race & ethnicity

36%

23.3%

46.1%

White36%

Black23.3%

Hispanic46.1%

Asian1%

Education (25+)

16.7%

40.2%

23.7%

19.3%

No HS diploma16.7%

HS diploma40.2%

Some college23.7%

Bachelor's+19.3%

Housing tenure

40.3%

59.7%

Owner40.3%

Renter59.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 06513 in New Haven, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,331 → $1,759

up 32.2%

Income

$42,208 → $48,500

up 14.9%

Population

38,790 → 38,888

up 0.3%

Renter share

60.3% → 59.7%

-0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

17.5% → 19.3%

+1.8 pts

Median age

36.3 → 38.1

+1.8 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 06513 in New Haven, CT has climbed by $428 per month, settling near $1,759 after starting the period at $1,331. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 06513 in New Haven, CT now reports about $48,500, up from $42,208 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 06513 in New Haven, CT reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06513 covers New Haven, CT. The median rent here is $1,759/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($48,500/yr), ZIP 06513 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06513?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,759/mo in ZIP 06513. The local median household income is $48,500/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06513?

Rent in ZIP 06513 has risen 5.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2022.

How does ZIP 06513 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06513 is one of the more affordable among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #67 of 83 at $1,759/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06513 changed +5.2%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.