Quinnipiac University CDP, CT

ZIP 06518 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Quinnipiac University CDP, CT (06518)

Median Income

$105,227

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,102

Wealth inflow

Population

19,958

Unemployment

4.8%

1.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,102 for ZIP 06518 (Quinnipiac University CDP, CT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.8%+29% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.4%-60% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.4%-54% vs US avg

522

Establishments

8,890

Employees

~17 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction4.6%
Manufacturing9.1%
Wholesale trade0.2%
Retail trade7.0%
Transportation, utilities3.6%
Information3.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.7%
Professional, scientific, management10.0%
Education, health care, social39.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.3%
Other services2.0%
Public administration4.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 06518 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.1%, median income rose 8.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.1%.

Median Income

$105,227

+40% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate