Bristol, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06010
Hartford County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 60,448
- 884/sq mi High-density area
- $79,314
- Median income Near-median income area
- $277,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bristol pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 884
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06010 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06010 (Bristol, CT) rose +10.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.1 in 2023 to 221.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06010 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, with 60,448 residents across 68.4 square miles, a density of 884 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06010 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,314 (30% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,530. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $277,900 (36% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,342; owner occupancy is 64.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06010 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 06010
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bristol, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06010.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
168 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
156 establishments
- Construction
Construction
130 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
115 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
108 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06010, Bristol, 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
60,448
Population
68.4
Area (sq mi)
884
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06010?
37.9
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
11.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$79,314
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$40,530
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06010 ranks nationally
Bristol, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$79,314 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
26,389housing units
26,389
Total Housing Units
24,509
Occupied Units
1,880
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$277,900
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,342
Median Rent
1967
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
+10.8%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06010 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 142 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 159 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 180 |
| 2023 | +11.1% | 200 |
| 2024 | +10.8% | 222 |
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 1,062 business establishments in ZIP 06010, employing approximately 18,473 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,251,656,000.
1,062
Businesses
18,473
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 168 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 156 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 130 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 115 | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 108 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 98 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 55 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 2.7% |
| Information | 26 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 06010 vs 06786 →
ZIP 06010 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06010
Bristol (06010)
60,448 residents
- 06489
Southington (06489)
32,067 residents
- 06062 17,715
Plainville (06062)
17,715 residents
- 06032 17,675
Farmington (06032)
17,675 residents
- 06716 16,680
Wolcott (06716)
16,680 residents
- 06479 10,431
Plantsville (06479)
10,431 residents
- 06786 9,867
Terryville (06786)
9,867 residents
- 06013 9,326
Burlington (06013)
9,326 residents
- 06085 7,276
Unionville (06085)
7,276 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06010 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06010 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06013
Burlington (06013)
$165,120 median income
- 06085
Unionville (06085)
$141,023 median income
- 06032
Farmington (06032)
$140,912 median income
- 06444
Marion (06444)
$139,830 median income
- 06489
Southington (06489)
$126,465 median income
- 06782
Plymouth (06782)
$124,708 median income
- 06479
Plantsville (06479)
$114,346 median income
- 06716
Wolcott (06716)
$111,225 median income
- 06786
Terryville (06786)
$87,306 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06010 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06786 | Terryville, CT | 9,867 | 3.9 mi |
| 06062 | Plainville, CT | 17,715 | 4.2 mi |
| 06013 | Burlington, CT | 9,326 | 5.5 mi |
| 06716 | Wolcott, CT | 16,680 | 5.8 mi |
| 06085 | Unionville, CT | 7,276 | 5.3 mi |
| 06444 | Marion, CT | 370 | 8.2 mi |
| 06782 | Plymouth, CT | 2,376 | 5.8 mi |
| 06489 | Southington, CT | 32,067 | 5.9 mi |
| 06479 | Plantsville, CT | 10,431 | 7.4 mi |
| 06032 | Farmington, CT | 17,675 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06010, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (60,448 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 06010 in?
ZIP code 06010 (Bristol) 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 06010?
ZIP code 06010 in Bristol, CT has a population of 60,448 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06010?
The median household income in ZIP 06010 is $79,314, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06010?
The median home value in ZIP 06010 is $277,900, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06010?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06010 is White at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06010?
ZIP code 06010 has 1,062 business establishments employing approximately 18,473 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06010?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06010 are: Health care and social assistance (168), Retail trade (156), Construction (130). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06010?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06010 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 06010?
In ZIP code 06010, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% 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 06010?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06010 is 23.7 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 06010?
In ZIP code 06010, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06010?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06010 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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