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ZIP 06519

Pop. 15,605·New Haven County·44th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,139/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.2%
Month-over-Month
-9.3%
vs US Median
+$177
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ZIP 06519 · $2,139
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,880
3 BR
$2,320
4 BR+
$2,740
Research median
$1,880/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$25,668/yr
At $2,139/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyNew Haven County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, -9.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06519 (New Haven, CT) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,605
Median income
$49,619
Median age
33.5
Renters
73.7%
Age distribution
28.9%
24%
26.5%
12.1%
Under 1828.9%
18–3424%
35–5426.5%
55–648.6%
65+12.1%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
20.9%
28.6%
50%
White20.9%
Black28.6%
Hispanic50%
Asian4.4%
Education (25+)
24.3%
37.1%
18.1%
20.5%
No HS diploma24.3%
HS diploma37.1%
Some college18.1%
Bachelor's+20.5%
Housing tenure
26.3%
73.7%
Owner26.3%
Renter73.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06519 in New Haven, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,538 → $49,619
up 28.8%
Population
16,090 → 15,605
down 3.0%
Renter share
72.2% → 73.7%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
14.9% → 20.5%
+5.6 pts
Median age
31.5 → 33.5
+2.0 yrs

Median household income grew from $38,538 to $49,619 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.8% shift. Headcount in the area went from 16,090 to 15,605 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change. About 73.7% of households rent today, against 72.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 14.9% to 20.5%.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 06519 covers New Haven, CT. The median rent here is $2,139/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo.

At 52% of local median household income ($49,619/yr), ZIP 06519 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06519?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06519 (New Haven, CT) is $2,139. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06519 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06519's median rent of $2,139/mo is $177 (9%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 06519 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06519 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #44 out of 83 ZIPs at $2,139/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06519?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,139/mo in ZIP 06519. The local median household income is $49,619/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06519?

Rent in ZIP 06519 has increased 3.2% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06519 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06519 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,139/mo, rent takes approximately 52% of the local median household income ($49,619/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06519 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 06519 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 73.7% of ZIP 06519 households are renters, while 26.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06519 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06519 compare to the rest of New Haven?

ZIP 06519 is more affordable than New Haven overall. At $2,139/mo, it's $10 below the New Haven citywide median of $2,149/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06519 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06519 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
52%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,139/mo, rent takes ~52% of ZIP 06519's median household income ($49,619/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06519 52%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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