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ZIP 06516

Pop. 55,351·New Haven County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,005/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.2%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$40
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 06516 · $2,005
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,560
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,380
4 BR+
$2,820
Research median
$1,930/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
$24,060/yr
At $2,005/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyNew Haven County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.2% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06516 (West Haven, CT) is roughly split between renters and owners, 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,351
Median income
$74,382
Median age
35.8
Renters
49.4%
Age distribution
20.3%
28.8%
22.9%
12.1%
16%
Under 1820.3%
18–3428.8%
35–5422.9%
55–6412.1%
65+16%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
47.2%
20.9%
27.4%
White47.2%
Black20.9%
Hispanic27.4%
Asian5.6%
Education (25+)
12.2%
32.9%
24.4%
30.5%
No HS diploma12.2%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college24.4%
Bachelor's+30.5%
Housing tenure
50.6%
49.4%
Owner50.6%
Renter49.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06516 in West Haven, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,376 → $2,005
up 45.7%
Income
$66,868 → $74,382
up 11.2%
Population
55,518 → 55,351
down 0.3%
Renter share
49.6% → 49.4%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.1% → 30.5%
+4.4 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 06516 in West Haven, CT has increased from $1,376 to $2,005, a 45.7% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $66,868 in 2021 to $74,382 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 30.5% of adults here, versus 26.1% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 06516 in West Haven, CT market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06516 covers West Haven, CT. The median rent here is $2,005/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($74,382/yr), ZIP 06516 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 06516?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06516 (West Haven, CT) is $2,005. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06516 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06516's median rent of $2,005/mo is $40 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06516 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06516 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #52 out of 85 ZIPs at $2,005/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06516?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,005/mo in ZIP 06516. The local median household income is $74,382/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06516?

Rent in ZIP 06516 has increased 1.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06516 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06516 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,005/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($74,382/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06516 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 06516 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.4% of ZIP 06516 households are renters, while 50.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06516 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06516 compare to the rest of West Haven?

ZIP 06516 sits right at the West Haven citywide median of $2,005/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06516 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06516 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,005/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 06516's median household income ($74,382/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06516 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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