06516 — West Haven, CT Home Values
Typical home value $367,943 as of July 2026 · 27th of 40 in New Haven-Milford, CT
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 06516, July 2021 to July 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 06516 compares in the New Haven-Milford, CT area
ZIP code 06516 (West Haven, CT) has a typical home value of $367,943 as of July 2026, ranking 27th of 40 ZIP codes tracked in the New Haven-Milford, CT area, more expensive than about 35% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +7.5% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +45.4%, from $253,054 in July 2021 to $367,943 in July 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 15.5× the annual rent ($1,976/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the New Haven-Milford, CT forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in New Haven.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 06516 has a population of 55,147, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 49.7% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Black or African American, 3.6% Asian, 2.9% two or more races, 0.8% another race, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washington School | 255 Meloy Road, West Haven, CT | 0.6 mi |
| West Haven High School | 1 McDonough Plaza, West Haven, CT | 0.9 mi |
| Edith E. Mackrille School | 806 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven, CT | 0.9 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06516?
$367,943 as of July 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 06516 an expensive ZIP code in the New Haven-Milford, CT area?
06516 ranks 27th of 40 ZIP codes in the New Haven-Milford, CT area by typical home value, more expensive than about 35% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 06516 changed over the past year?
+7.5% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 06516?
The typical home price is 15.5× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,976/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 06516?
55,147, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 06516?
Washington School (0.6 mi), West Haven High School (0.9 mi), Edith E. Mackrille School (0.9 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 06516?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of July 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the New Haven-Milford, CT forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.