ZIP code 06516
Where is ZIP code 06516?
West Haven, Connecticut
New Haven County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 06516 belongs to West Haven, Connecticut in New Haven County. 06516 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 203 and 475. About 55,351 people live in the 06516 area, where the median household income is $74,382. The closest ZIP codes are 06519 (New Haven, 2.3 mi northeast), 06540 (New Haven, 3.1 mi northeast) and 06501 (New Haven, 3.2 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 06516 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | West Haven |
| Also accepted | W Haven |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | New Haven County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 203, 475 |
| Coordinates | 41.2701, -72.9638 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 065 |
Population and income in 06516
| Population | 55,351 · higher than 99% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5,149 · higher than 92% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.8 years · lower than 87% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 52% |
| Median household income | $74,382 · lower than 84% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,740 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 31% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $291,700 · lower than 75% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,442 a month |
| Housing units | 21,973 |
| Households | 20,938 (2.47 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 51% / 49% |
| Land area | 10.75 sq mi (plus 1.25 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06516. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 06516
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06519 | New Haven, CT | 2.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 06540 | New Haven, CT | 3.1 mi NE | Unique |
| 06501 | New Haven, CT | 3.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 06502 | New Haven, CT | 3.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 06503 | New Haven, CT | 3.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 06505 | New Haven, CT | 3.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 06506 | New Haven, CT | 3.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 06507 | New Haven, CT | 3.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 06508 | New Haven, CT | 3.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 06509 | New Haven, CT | 3.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 06512 | East Haven, CT | 3.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 06520 | New Haven, CT | 3.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 06516 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 06516
123 MAIN ST
WEST HAVEN CT 06516
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts W HAVEN as the city name for 06516. Avoid N Haven: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (06516-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 06516?
- 06516 is a West Haven, Connecticut ZIP code. W Haven is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 06516 in?
- ZIP code 06516 is in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- What time zone is ZIP code 06516 in?
- 06516 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 06516?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 06516 use area codes 203 and 475.
- What is the population of ZIP code 06516?
- About 55,351 people live in ZIP code 06516, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 06516?
- The median household income in 06516 is $74,382 a year, lower than 84% of Connecticut ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 06516?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 06516 are 06519 (New Haven, 2.3 miles), 06540 (New Haven, 3.1 miles), 06501 (New Haven, 3.2 miles) and 06502 (New Haven, 3.2 miles).