ZIP Code 06010

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Bristol · Hartford County · Connecticut

Population
60,448

884/sq mi

Median income
$79,314

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$277,900

▼ 0% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.4%

Median age 37.9

Land area
68.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 06010 in Bristol, Connecticut has a population of 60,448. The median household income is $79,314, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $277,900, 0% below the US average. 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06010 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.4 square miles in Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut. The area is home to 60,448 residents, producing a population density of 884 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06010 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06010 sits at $79,314 (30% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $40,530. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $277,900 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,342 per month, and 64.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06010 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hartford County, so you can benchmark 06010 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 06010

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06010.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

60,448

Population

68.4

Area (sq mi)

884

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06010?

37.9

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

11.4%

Foreign-Born

White 65.9%
African American 7.9%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%

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

$40,530

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

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

What does housing look like?

26,389

Total Housing Units

24,509

Occupied Units

1,880

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.8%
Renter 35.2%

$277,900

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,342

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
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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

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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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Official Data Resources for Bristol, CT

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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