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ZIP 06517

Part of Hamden, CT
Pop. 14,221·New Haven County·48th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,091/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.7%
Month-over-Month
-8.4%
vs US Median
+$126
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ZIP 06517 · $2,091
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,500
2 BR
$1,860
3 BR
$2,300
4 BR+
$2,710
Research median
$1,860/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,092/yr
At $2,091/mo median
Location
CityHamden
StateCT
CountyNew Haven County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.7% YoY, -8.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06517 (Hamden, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 55.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,221
Median income
$104,550
Median age
44.8
Renters
34%
Age distribution
20.5%
15.3%
25.3%
15.4%
23.4%
Under 1820.5%
18–3415.3%
35–5425.3%
55–6415.4%
65+23.4%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
64.2%
17.2%
14.5%
White64.2%
Black17.2%
Hispanic14.5%
Asian2.6%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
23.5%
17.7%
55.1%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college17.7%
Bachelor's+55.1%
Housing tenure
66%
34%
Owner66%
Renter34%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06517 in Hamden, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,911 → $104,550
up 30.8%
Population
14,445 → 14,221
down 1.6%
Renter share
39.2% → 34%
-5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
48.9% → 55.1%
+6.2 pts
Median age
41.9 → 44.8
+2.9 yrs

Median household income grew from $79,911 to $104,550 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.8% shift. Headcount in the area went from 14,445 to 14,221 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. About 34% of households rent today, against 39.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 48.9% to 55.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06517 covers Hamden, CT. The median rent here is $2,091/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($104,550/yr), ZIP 06517 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06517?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06517 (Hamden, CT) is $2,091. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06517 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06517's median rent of $2,091/mo is $126 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06517 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06517 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #48 out of 85 ZIPs at $2,091/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06517?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,091/mo in ZIP 06517. The local median household income is $104,550/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06517?

Rent in ZIP 06517 has decreased 2.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 06517 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06517 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,091/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($104,550/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06517 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06517 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34% of ZIP 06517 households are renters, while 66% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06517 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06517 compare to the rest of Hamden?

ZIP 06517 is more affordable than Hamden overall. At $2,091/mo, it's $134 below the Hamden citywide median of $2,225/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06517 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06517 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,091/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 06517's median household income ($104,550/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06517 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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