ZIP code 06518
Where is ZIP code 06518?
Hamden, Connecticut
New Haven County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 06518 belongs to Hamden, Connecticut in New Haven County. 06518 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 20,126 people live in the 06518 area, where the median household income is $106,692. The closest ZIP codes are 06495 (Wallingford, 2.2 mi southeast), 06408 (Cheshire, 3.2 mi south) and 06493 (Wallingford, 3.2 mi south).
| ZIP code | 06518 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hamden |
| Also accepted | New Haven |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | New Haven County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 203, 475 |
| Coordinates | 41.4097, -72.911 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 065 |
Population and income in 06518
| Population | 20,126 · higher than 77% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,218 · higher than 65% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.9 years · lower than 93% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $106,692 · lower than 51% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $44,771 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 49% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $325,300 · lower than 67% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,154 a month |
| Housing units | 7,188 |
| Households | 6,661 (2.3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 61% / 39% |
| Land area | 16.53 sq mi (plus 0.07 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06518. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 06518
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06495 | Wallingford, CT | 2.2 mi SE | Unique |
| 06408 | Cheshire, CT | 3.2 mi S | Unique |
| 06493 | Wallingford, CT | 3.2 mi S | Unique |
| 06494 | Wallingford, CT | 3.2 mi S | Unique |
| 06504 | New Haven, CT | 3.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 06537 | New Haven, CT | 3.2 mi S | Unique |
| 06538 | New Haven, CT | 3.2 mi S | Unique |
| 06473 | North Haven, CT | 3.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 06514 | Hamden, CT | 3.5 mi S | Standard |
| 06517 | Hamden, CT | 4.2 mi S | Standard |
| 06524 | Bethany, CT | 4.8 mi W | Standard |
| 06492 | Wallingford, CT | 5.8 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 06518 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 06518
123 MAIN ST
HAMDEN CT 06518
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts NEW HAVEN as the city name for 06518. Avoid Centerville Mount Carmel, Mount Carmel and N Haven: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (06518-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 06518?
- 06518 is a Hamden, Connecticut ZIP code. New Haven is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 06518 in?
- ZIP code 06518 is in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- What time zone is ZIP code 06518 in?
- 06518 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 06518?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 06518 use area codes 203 and 475.
- What is the population of ZIP code 06518?
- About 20,126 people live in ZIP code 06518, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 06518?
- The median household income in 06518 is $106,692 a year, lower than 51% of Connecticut ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 06518?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 06518 are 06495 (Wallingford, 2.2 miles), 06408 (Cheshire, 3.2 miles), 06493 (Wallingford, 3.2 miles) and 06494 (Wallingford, 3.2 miles).