West Haven
City in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
West Haven is a city in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 55,584 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Orange, 3.1 miles W.
- 55,584residents (2020 Census)
- 33 ftelevation · 10 m
- 10.8 sq miland area · 27.8 km²
- 5,170 / sq mipopulation density
- 06516main ZIP code (2 in total)
About West Haven
West Haven is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, located on the coast of Long Island Sound. The city is part of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region. At the 2020 census, the population of the city was 55,584.
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Living in West Haven
- Median household income
- $74,382
- Median home value
- $291,700
- Median rent
- $1,442/mo
- Median age
- 35.8
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West Haven had 55,584 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 55,584 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,170 per sq mi (1,996 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Haven at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | City |
| Population | 55,584 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.75 sq mi (27.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2721° N, 72.9675° W |
| ZIP codes | 06516, 06519 |
| Official website | cityofwesthaven.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0982800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Haven
- Orange3.1 mi W
- New Haven3.5 mi NE
- Woodmont3.5 mi S
- East Haven5.9 mi E
- Woodbridge6.6 mi N
- Derby7.0 mi NW
- Ansonia7.3 mi NW
- Oronoque7.5 mi W
- Branford Center7.9 mi E
- Hamden9.0 mi N
- Shelton9.2 mi W
- Branford9.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Haven
What county is West Haven in?
West Haven is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of West Haven, CT?
55,584 people lived in West Haven at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Haven, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06516. Other ZIP codes: 06519.
What is the elevation of West Haven?
33 feet (10 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Haven?
Orange (3.1 mi), New Haven (3.5 mi), Woodmont (3.5 mi), East Haven (5.9 mi), Woodbridge (6.6 mi).
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