Hamden
| State |  Connecticut |
|---|---|
| County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | 203, 475 |
| Area | 85 km² |
| Water area | 2 km² |
| Population | 61,824 |
| Population Density | 731 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 56 m |
| FIPS | 0917035650 |
| GNIS-ID | 213440 |
| Founded | 1786 |
| Place type | Municipality |
| Coordinates | ♁41° 24′ N, 72° 55′ W |
| Latitude | 41.397329 |
| Longitude | -72.922226 |
Hamden is located in the South Central Connecticut Planning Region in Connecticut. Currently, 3 postal codes and 2 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 61,824 on an area of 85 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Homeownership
Vacancy
Building approvals
Household income
Unemployment rate
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Median age
Population
Rent price development
YoY $ · +4.11 % · ⌀ 1,746 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø monthly rent by apartment size (2026)
Benchmark rent including utilities in New Haven, CT, as recorded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
| Apartment | Ø rent per month |
|---|---|
| 1-room apartment | 1,372 $ |
| 2-room apartment | 1,591 $ |
| 3-room apartment | 1,969 $ |
| 4-room apartment | 2,433 $ |
| 5-room apartment | 2,872 $ |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Market Rents 2026
Median home value
YoY $ · +6.12 % · 298,200 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +0.46 % · 62.4 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -19.04 % · 7.7 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Building approvals for new apartments
YoY per 1,000 inhabitants · +9,385.19 % · 1.5 per 1,000 inhabitants
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median household income
YoY $ · +6.65 % · 98,306 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Unemployment rate
YoY % · +25.00 % · 4.0 %
Source: BLS
Poverty rate
YoY % · -0.92 % · 9.3 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY +5.80 % · 21,249
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · +2.42 % · 47.8 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · -5.51 % · 21.8 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +10.46 % · 16.3 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median age
YoY Years · 0.00 % · 38.7 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Hamden
YoY -0.15 % · 61,824
Map of Hamden
The map shows the position of Hamden based on the stored coordinates.
Districts of Hamden
The table shows the recorded districts of Hamden and assigns the stored postal code to each entry.
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Hamden and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University | 3 km |
| North Haven | 6 km |
| Bethany | 7 km |
| Woodbridge | 8 km |
| New Haven | 10 km |
| Wallingford Center | 10 km |
| Beacon Falls | 12 km |
| Cheshire Village | 12 km |
| Northford | 12 km |
| Prospect | 12 km |
| Wallingford | 12 km |
The largest cities in South Central Connecticut Planning Region
The selection shows larger places from the surrounding area of Hamden and facilitates direct switching to neighboring location pages.
