East Haven Connecticut Map

About East Haven, Connecticut

East Haven is a locality in South Central Connecticut (New Haven County), Connecticut, United States. It has a population of 27,923. East Haven is located at 41.2762°N, 72.8684°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 6512.

East Haven, a waterfront borough, holds a rugged beauty where the land yields to the embrace of Long Island Sound. It lies 3.8 miles south-east of New Haven, CT (from New Haven, CT: bearing 125°T), and is situated 4.1 miles east of West Haven. Salt-laced air, thick with the scent of brine and distant diesel, drifts over low-lying terrain, often shrouded in the pearly mist that clings to the coastline. Here, the shoreline is a mosaic of sandy stretches, rocky outcrops, and the weathered hulls of small fishing vessels bobbing gently in protected coves. The sky, vast and often dramatic, stretches from the low horizon, painted in hues of bruised purple and fiery orange at dusk, reflecting the ceaseless conversation between water and sky. The character of East Haven is one of weathered resilience, a place where the elements are not merely observed but are active participants in the daily lives of its inhabitants. The history of East Haven is deeply entwined with the sea, its founding shaped by the bounty and challenge of the Atlantic. For generations, fishing and shellfishing have been the lifeblood of the local economy, with the rhythm of the tides dictating the pulse of the community. The iconic lobster boats, their traps stacked high on the docks, are a testament to this enduring maritime tradition, a visual echo of livelihoods pursued for centuries. Beyond the working waterfront, East Haven has seen shifts in its economic landscape, with a growing residential character and a scattering of small businesses that serve the daily needs of its people. The town's proximity to larger urban centers has also influenced its identity, fostering a unique blend of independent spirit and accessible connection, a place where the past is not forgotten but is actively lived alongside the present.

About This East Haven Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Haven, Connecticut — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.276208, -72.868434. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on East Haven and South Central Connecticut County.

Detailed location data for East Haven includes the ZIP code (6512), telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of South Central Connecticut County (New Haven), and school district assignment (East Haven School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct East Haven is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.