ZIP code 06517
Where is ZIP code 06517?
Hamden, Connecticut
New Haven County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 06517 belongs to Hamden, Connecticut in New Haven County. 06517 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 14,221 people live in the 06517 area, where the median household income is $104,550. The closest ZIP codes are 06408 (Cheshire, 1.4 mi northwest), 06493 (Wallingford, 1.4 mi northwest) and 06494 (Wallingford, 1.4 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 06517 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hamden |
| Also accepted | New Haven, Whitneyville |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | New Haven County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 203, 475 |
| Coordinates | 41.3484, -72.9117 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 065 |
Population and income in 06517
| Population | 14,221 · higher than 65% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,842 · higher than 81% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.8 years · higher than 57% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $104,550 · lower than 58% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $56,545 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 55% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $339,400 · lower than 61% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,378 a month |
| Housing units | 6,745 |
| Households | 6,078 (2.31 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 5 sq mi (plus 0.44 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06517. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 06517
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06408 | Cheshire, CT | 1.4 mi NW | Unique |
| 06493 | Wallingford, CT | 1.4 mi NW | Unique |
| 06494 | Wallingford, CT | 1.4 mi NW | Unique |
| 06504 | New Haven, CT | 1.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 06537 | New Haven, CT | 1.4 mi NW | Unique |
| 06538 | New Haven, CT | 1.4 mi NW | Unique |
| 06514 | Hamden, CT | 1.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 06511 | New Haven, CT | 2.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 06510 | New Haven, CT | 2.9 mi S | Standard |
| 06501 | New Haven, CT | 2.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 06502 | New Haven, CT | 2.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 06503 | New Haven, CT | 2.9 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 06517 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 06517
123 MAIN ST
HAMDEN CT 06517
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts NEW HAVEN and WHITNEYVILLE as the city name for 06517. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (06517-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Hamden, CT
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 06517?
- 06517 is a Hamden, Connecticut ZIP code. New Haven and Whitneyville are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 06517 in?
- ZIP code 06517 is in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- What time zone is ZIP code 06517 in?
- 06517 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 06517?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 06517 use area codes 203 and 475.
- What is the population of ZIP code 06517?
- About 14,221 people live in ZIP code 06517, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 06517?
- The median household income in 06517 is $104,550 a year, lower than 58% of Connecticut ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 06517?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 06517 are 06408 (Cheshire, 1.4 miles), 06493 (Wallingford, 1.4 miles), 06494 (Wallingford, 1.4 miles) and 06504 (New Haven, 1.4 miles).