PlainZIP

Avon, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06001

Hartford County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,385
305/sq mi
$153,664
Median income
$476,500
Median home value
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Avon pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
305
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06001 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06001 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Avon, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to 18,385 residents across 60.4 square miles, a density of 305 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06001 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,664 (36% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $87,490. Poverty here runs at 4.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. Median home value sits at $476,500 (10% above the state average), median rent at $1,877 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.3%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 06001 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hartford County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 06001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avon, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06001.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06001, Avon, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

18,385

Population

60.4

Area (sq mi)

305

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06001?

44.5

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

15.4%

Foreign-Born

White 74.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 14.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$153,664

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$87,490

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06001 ranks nationally

Avon, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$153,664 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 81.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,191

Total Housing Units

7,698

Occupied Units

493

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$476,500

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,877

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06001 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 128
2021 +8.4% 139
2022 +16.6% 162
2023 +8.0% 175
2024 +7.9% 189

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 617 business establishments in ZIP 06001, employing approximately 6,545 people with a combined annual payroll of $387,260,000.

617

Businesses

6,545

Employees

$387.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 134 21.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 88 14.3%
Retail trade 73 11.8%
Finance and insurance 68 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 63 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 50 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 5.0%
Construction 26 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.1%
Manufacturing 15 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.9%
Information 10 1.6%
Educational services 10 1.6%
Wholesale trade 7 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 06001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06001 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 06001 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
06089 Weatogue, CT 2,813 3.6 mi
06085 Unionville, CT 7,276 3.5 mi
06092 West Simsbury, CT 4,203 5.7 mi
06032 Farmington, CT 17,675 4.7 mi
06117 West Hartford, CT 17,267 4.7 mi
06020 Canton Center, CT 0 4.9 mi
06019 Canton, CT 10,129 5.5 mi
06062 Plainville, CT 17,715 8.1 mi
06070 Simsbury, CT 15,104 6.2 mi
06107 West Hartford, CT 18,786 5.5 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06001 in? ▼
ZIP code 06001 (Avon) is located in Hartford County, Connecticut. Hartford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hartford-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06001? ▼
ZIP code 06001 in Avon, CT has a population of 18,385 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06001? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06001 is $153,664, which is 101% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06001? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06001 is $476,500, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06001? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06001 is White at 74.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06001? ▼
ZIP code 06001 has 617 business establishments employing approximately 6,545 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06001? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06001 are: Health care and social assistance (134), Professional, scientific, and technical services (88), Retail trade (73). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06001? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06001 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06001? ▼
In ZIP code 06001, 81.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 06001? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06001 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06001? ▼
In ZIP code 06001, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06001? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06001 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.