ZIP code 06524
Where is ZIP code 06524?
Bethany, Connecticut
New Haven County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 06524 belongs to Bethany, Connecticut in New Haven County. 06524 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 5,288 people live in the 06524 area, where the median household income is $166,236. The closest ZIP codes are 06403 (Beacon Falls, 3.1 mi west), 06518 (Hamden, 4.8 mi east) and 06483 (Seymour, 5 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 06524 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Bethany |
| Also accepted | New Haven |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | New Haven County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 203, 475 |
| Coordinates | 41.4262, -73.0007 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 065 |
Population and income in 06524
| Population | 5,288 · lower than 63% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 251 · lower than 72% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.5 years · lower than 60% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $166,236 · higher than 90% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $66,409 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 58% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $418,000 · higher than 67% of Connecticut ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 1,835 |
| Households | 1,735 (3.04 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 97% / 2.8% |
| Land area | 21.07 sq mi (plus 0.39 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06524. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 06524
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06403 | Beacon Falls, CT | 3.1 mi W | Standard |
| 06518 | Hamden, CT | 4.8 mi E | Standard |
| 06483 | Seymour, CT | 5 mi SW | Standard |
| 06770 | Naugatuck, CT | 5.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 06712 | Prospect, CT | 5.4 mi N | Standard |
| 06514 | Hamden, CT | 5.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 06408 | Cheshire, CT | 5.6 mi SE | Unique |
| 06493 | Wallingford, CT | 5.6 mi SE | Unique |
| 06494 | Wallingford, CT | 5.6 mi SE | Unique |
| 06504 | New Haven, CT | 5.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 06537 | New Haven, CT | 5.6 mi SE | Unique |
| 06538 | New Haven, CT | 5.6 mi SE | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 06524 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 06524
123 MAIN ST
BETHANY CT 06524
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 06524. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (06524-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 06524?
- 06524 is a Bethany, Connecticut ZIP code. New Haven is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 06524 in?
- ZIP code 06524 is in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- What time zone is ZIP code 06524 in?
- 06524 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 06524?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 06524 use area codes 203 and 475.
- What is the population of ZIP code 06524?
- About 5,288 people live in ZIP code 06524, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 06524?
- The median household income in 06524 is $166,236 a year, higher than 90% of Connecticut ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 06524?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 06524 are 06403 (Beacon Falls, 3.1 miles), 06518 (Hamden, 4.8 miles), 06483 (Seymour, 5 miles) and 06770 (Naugatuck, 5.2 miles).