ZIP Code 06478

Households in ZIP code 06478, near New Haven, report a median income of $128,953, while per-capita income sits at $75,245. With a median home value of $472,400, housing costs shape much of the spending picture here. A combined sales tax rate of 6.35% applies to purchases in the area. Earning power at this level gives many households room to cover daily expenses, save toward goals, and handle the carrying costs that come with a higher-priced housing market, though the gap between median home value and annual earnings shows how much of a stretch buying a home can require.