New Haven city, CT

ZIP 06511 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in New Haven city, CT (06511)

Median Income

$56,300

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+3,021

Wealth inflow

Population

54,744

Unemployment

7.7%

4.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,021 for ZIP 06511 (New Haven city, CT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.7%+108% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.5%-76% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

22.0%+88% vs US avg

1,096

Establishments

50,885

Employees

~46 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction2.9%
Manufacturing7.9%
Wholesale trade0.5%
Retail trade6.5%
Transportation, utilities4.5%
Information2.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.2%
Professional, scientific, management9.4%
Education, health care, social46.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.7%
Other services4.4%
Public administration1.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 06511 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.6%, median income rose 2.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.8%.

Median Income

$56,300

-25% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate