ZIP Code 06521: New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, CT uses ZIP code 06521, which falls within New Haven County, Connecticut. Its reference point is at latitude 41.3657 and longitude -72.9275 (41°21'56.5"N 72°55'39.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 06521
New Haven, CT has 26 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 06521, they include 06501, 06502, 06503, 06504, 06505, 06506, 06507, 06508 and 17 more.
Across New Haven County there are 77 ZIP codes listed, and Connecticut has 446 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 06408 (Cheshire, CT), which shares the same reference point.
| ZIP code | 06521 |
|---|---|
| City | New Haven |
| County | New Haven County |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| Latitude | 41.3657 |
| Longitude | -72.9275 |
| DMS | 41°21'56.5"N 72°55'39.0"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 06408 (Cheshire, same location) |
Map of ZIP Code 06521
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ZIP Codes Near 06521
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 06521, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 06521, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Cheshire, CT (same reference point), Meriden, CT (same reference point) and South Britain, CT (same reference point). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Cheshire, CT – same reference point
- Meriden, CT – same reference point
- South Britain, CT – same reference point
- Wallingford, CT – same reference point
Schools Near New Haven, CT
If you are moving to ZIP code 06521, check the school district serving New Haven and New Haven County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving New Haven, CT can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 06521 may also use facilities in nearby Cheshire, Meriden and South Britain.
Shopping and Dining in New Haven
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near New Haven, Connecticut can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 06521.
To research local history, try searching for New Haven County records and archives along with the name New Haven.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 06521, Cheshire shares the same reference point, Meriden shares the same reference point, South Britain shares the same reference point and Wallingford shares the same reference point. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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