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ZIP 06515

Pop. 19,006·New Haven County·61st most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,893/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$72
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 06515 · $1,893
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,716/yr
At $1,893/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyNew Haven County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.7% YoY, -1.9% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $66,326 in 2021 to $73,709 more recently. College-educated residents now make up 49.7% of adults here, versus 47.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06515 covers New Haven, CT. The median rent here is $1,893/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($73,709/yr), ZIP 06515 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06515?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06515 (New Haven, CT) is $1,893. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06515 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06515's median rent of $1,893/mo is $72 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06515 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06515 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #61 out of 85 ZIPs at $1,893/mo.

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 $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,893/mo in ZIP 06515. The local median household income is $73,709/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06515?

Rent in ZIP 06515 has increased 12.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06515 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06515 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,893/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($73,709/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06515 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 06515 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.5% of ZIP 06515 households are renters, while 41.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06515 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06515 compare to the rest of New Haven?

ZIP 06515 is more affordable than New Haven overall. At $1,893/mo, it's $349 below the New Haven citywide median of $2,242/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06515 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06515 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,893/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 06515's median household income ($73,709/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06515 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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