ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06515

Part of New Haven, CT

Pop. 19,006·New Haven County·46th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$1,982/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.4%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

+$50

Reported rents

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ZIP 06515 · $1,982

More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,450

1 BR

$1,680

2 BR

$2,080

3 BR

$2,570

4 BR+

$3,030

Research median

$2,080/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

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 06515 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06515 changed +5.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.7%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($73,709) is $1,843 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,680); a 2-bedroom is $2,080.

Rank in New Haven

4th cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in New Haven.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 06513, 5 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,759/mo), about $2,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06515. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,784/yr

At $1,982/mo median

Location

CityNew Haven

StateCT

CountyNew Haven County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06515 (New Haven, CT) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 49.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

19,006

Median income

$73,709

Median age

30.7

Renters

58.5%

Age distribution

21.7%

34.2%

22.3%

12.7%

Under 1821.7%

18–3434.2%

35–5422.3%

55–649.2%

65+12.7%

Gender

43.3%

56.7%

Male43.3%

Female56.7%

Race & ethnicity

37.7%

31.8%

23.5%

White37.7%

Black31.8%

Hispanic23.5%

Asian3.8%

Other3.3%

Education (25+)

23.3%

18.4%

49.7%

No HS diploma8.6%

HS diploma23.3%

Some college18.4%

Bachelor's+49.7%

Housing tenure

41.5%

58.5%

Owner41.5%

Renter58.5%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 06515 in New Haven, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,517 → $1,982

up 30.7%

Income

$66,326 → $73,709

up 11.1%

Population

18,937 → 19,006

up 0.4%

Renter share

57.7% → 58.5%

+0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

47.7% → 49.7%

+2.0 pts

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 06515 in New Haven, CT has climbed from $1,517 to $1,982, a 30.7% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $66,326 in 2021 to $73,709 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 49.7% of adults here, versus 47.7% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 06515 in New Haven, CT market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06515 covers New Haven, CT. The median rent here is $1,982/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($73,709/yr), ZIP 06515 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06515?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,982/mo in ZIP 06515. The local median household income is $73,709/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06515?

Rent in ZIP 06515 has risen 5.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

How does ZIP 06515 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06515 is in the middle among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #46 of 83 at $1,982/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06515 changed +5.4%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.