ZIP Code 06401

In ZIP code 06401, near New Haven, homes carry a median value of $285,800 while households bring in $86,178 a year — a ratio that keeps mortgage and tax pressure from overwhelming most budgets. Per-capita income sits at $47,904. With Connecticut property taxes levied locally, the annual bill on a median-valued home depends on the mill rate set by the town, and at this price point the tax owed stays proportional to what residents earn. A combined sales tax of 6.35% applies to purchases, adding a steady cost on everyday goods alongside the yearly property tax.