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Bloomfield, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06002

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

20,486
304/sq mi
$98,162
Median income
$286,400
Median home value
40.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bloomfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
304
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06002 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06002 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bloomfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, with 20,486 residents across 67.5 square miles, a density of 304 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06002 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,162 (13% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $53,519. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $286,400 (34% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,881 monthly, and 71.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 06002 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 06002

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bloomfield, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06002.

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 06002, Bloomfield, 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

20,486

Population

67.5

Area (sq mi)

304

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06002?

48.1

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

24.8%

Foreign-Born

White 31.4%
African American 53.2%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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?

$98,162

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$53,519

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06002 ranks nationally

Bloomfield, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,162 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,844

Total Housing Units

9,437

Occupied Units

407

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$286,400

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,881

Median Rent

1970

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

+11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06002 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 150
2021 +12.5% 169
2022 +13.4% 192
2023 +10.6% 212
2024 +11.8% 237

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 704 business establishments in ZIP 06002, employing approximately 17,528 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,334,386,000.

704

Businesses

17,528

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 138 19.6%
Retail trade 68 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 63 8.9%
Manufacturing 57 8.1%
Wholesale trade 56 8.0%
Construction 55 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 54 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 39 5.5%
Finance and insurance 38 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 33 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 4.3%
Information 12 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.1%
Educational services 5 0.7%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 06002 vs 06117 →

ZIP 06002 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 06002 ranks #3 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 06002 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 06002 ranks #9 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
06117 West Hartford, CT 17,267 4.0 mi
06089 Weatogue, CT 2,813 4.3 mi
06081 Tariffville, CT 1,381 4.7 mi
06119 West Hartford, CT 15,474 5.5 mi
06112 Hartford, CT 22,879 4.1 mi
06095 Windsor, CT 29,079 4.0 mi
06026 East Granby, CT 5,117 6.9 mi
06105 Hartford, CT 19,392 5.0 mi
06107 West Hartford, CT 18,786 6.2 mi
06070 Simsbury, CT 15,104 4.5 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06002 in? ▼
ZIP code 06002 (Bloomfield) 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 06002? ▼
ZIP code 06002 in Bloomfield, CT has a population of 20,486 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06002? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06002 is $98,162, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06002? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06002 is $286,400, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06002? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06002 is African American at 53.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06002? ▼
ZIP code 06002 has 704 business establishments employing approximately 17,528 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06002? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06002 are: Health care and social assistance (138), Retail trade (68), Other services (except public administration) (63). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06002? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06002 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 06002? ▼
In ZIP code 06002, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.8% 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 06002? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06002 is 23.2 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 06002? ▼
In ZIP code 06002, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06002? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06002 is 5.8% 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.