North Haven Connecticut Map

About North Haven, Connecticut

North Haven is a locality in South Central Connecticut (New Haven County), Connecticut, United States. It has a population of 24,253. North Haven is located at 41.3909°N, 72.8595°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 6473.

North Haven is a place where the Long Island Sound whispers against a shoreline softened by time and tide. It lies 6.7 miles north-north-east of New Haven, CT (from New Haven, CT: bearing 32°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-east of West Haven. The land itself rises gently, a patchwork of verdant lawns and mature trees that seem to hold the memory of seasons past, their branches reaching out like aged hands. Here, the air often carries the briny tang of the sea, mingling with the sweet scent of pine and damp earth after a summer shower. Small, well-kept houses, many with broad porches, dot the landscape, their windows reflecting the shifting light of a sky that can turn from a brilliant, cloud-streaked blue to a bruised, dramatic grey with startling speed. The quiet hum of everyday life is punctuated by the distant cry of gulls and the rhythmic pulse of waves, a constant, gentle reminder of the water's enduring presence. The history of North Haven is a story of maritime ambition and quiet resilience, beginning with its early settlers who found sustenance and livelihood along its shores. For generations, fishing and shipbuilding formed the bedrock of the local economy, their weathered docks and boatyards now mostly remnants of a bygone era, though the spirit of skilled craftsmanship lingers. Today, the economic landscape has diversified, with residents finding work in nearby cities, yet a strong sense of local identity persists, fueled by traditions passed down through families. The area is known for its distinctive colonial architecture, with some homes boasting centuries of history etched into their very timbers, and its proximity to the shimmering waters of the Sound offers a cherished connection to nature, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates a slower, more deliberate pace of existence.

About This North Haven Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of North Haven, Connecticut with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 North Haven and South Central Connecticut County.

Detailed location data for North Haven includes the ZIP code (6473), telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of South Central Connecticut County (New Haven), and school district assignment (North 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 North Haven is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.