PlainZIP

Broad Brook, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06016

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

6,226
160/sq mi
$120,399
Median income
$335,400
Median home value
46.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Broad Brook pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
160
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06016 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06016 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Broad Brook, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to 6,226 residents across 38.8 square miles, a density of 160 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06016 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,399 (6% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $57,589. Local economic indicators show a 8.1% poverty rate alongside 5.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $335,400 (23% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,592 monthly, and 70.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hartford County, so you can benchmark 06016 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 06016

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Broad Brook, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06016.

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 06016, Broad Brook, 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

6,226

Population

38.8

Area (sq mi)

160

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 06016?

42.0

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 69.9%
African American 10.6%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$120,399

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$57,589

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 06016 ranks nationally

Broad Brook, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$120,399 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,035

Total Housing Units

2,941

Occupied Units

94

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$335,400

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,592

Median Rent

1978

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06016 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 133
2021 +11.4% 149
2022 +10.2% 164
2023 +15.4% 189
2024 +4.8% 198

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 76 business establishments in ZIP 06016, employing approximately 390 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,591,000.

76

Businesses

390

Employees

$18.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 30.3%
Retail trade 13 17.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 8 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 6 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 6.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 5.3%

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 06016 vs 06088 →

ZIP 06016 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 06016 ranks #0 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 06016 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 06016 ranks #4 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
06088 East Windsor, CT 4,936 2.7 mi
06082 Enfield, CT 44,654 5.5 mi
06074 South Windsor, CT 25,705 5.0 mi
06029 Ellington, CT 15,547 4.9 mi
06042 Manchester, CT 22,942 7.4 mi
06096 Windsor Locks, CT 12,498 6.0 mi
06066 Vernon Rockville, CT 29,219 6.4 mi
06095 Windsor, CT 29,079 7.0 mi
06040 Manchester, CT 35,306 9.9 mi
01106 Longmeadow, MA 16,021 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hartford County

06010 standard
Bristol, CT
Pop: 60,448
06082 standard
Enfield, CT
Pop: 44,654
06106 standard
Hartford, CT
Pop: 39,902
06040 standard
Manchester, CT
Pop: 35,306
06053 standard
New Britain, CT
Pop: 34,863
06489 standard
Southington, CT
Pop: 32,067

Related Areas

Hartford County Broad Brook, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06016 in? ▼
ZIP code 06016 (Broad Brook) 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 06016? ▼
ZIP code 06016 in Broad Brook, CT has a population of 6,226 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06016? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06016 is $120,399, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06016? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06016 is $335,400, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06016? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06016 is White at 69.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06016? ▼
ZIP code 06016 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 390 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06016? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06016 are: Construction (23), Retail trade (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06016? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06016 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 06016? ▼
In ZIP code 06016, 70.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06016? ▼
In ZIP code 06016, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06016? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06016 is 8.1% 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.