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East Berlin, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06023

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

1,296
546/sq mi
$100,317
Median income
$342,600
Median home value
47.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
546
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06023 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06023 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to just 1,296 residents across 2.4 square miles, a density of 546 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06023 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,317 (11% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $51,988. Local economic indicators show a 1.3% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $342,600 (21% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hartford County, letting you compare 06023 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 06023

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Berlin, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06023.

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 06023, East Berlin, 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

1,296

Population

2.4

Area (sq mi)

546

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06023?

51.5

Median Age

37.2%

Male

62.8%

Female

21.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$100,317

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$51,988

Per Capita Income

1.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 06023 ranks nationally

East Berlin, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,317 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.6%

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

What does housing look like?

566

Total Housing Units

566

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$342,600

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

1975

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06023 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 138
2021 +8.7% 150
2022 -0.1% 149
2023 +28.6% 192
2024 +6.4% 204

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 61 business establishments in ZIP 06023, employing approximately 665 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,639,000.

61

Businesses

665

Employees

$49.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 11 18.0%
Construction 8 13.1%
Wholesale trade 7 11.5%
Retail trade 6 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 9.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.6%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.6%
Other services (except public administration) 4 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.9%

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 06023 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 06023 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 06023 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 06023 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
06416 Cromwell, CT 14,005 2.9 mi
06037 Berlin, CT 18,565 3.0 mi
06111 Newington, CT 30,562 5.1 mi
06481 Rockfall, CT 1,277 5.6 mi
06067 Rocky Hill, CT 19,709 4.2 mi
06051 New Britain, CT 30,519 4.4 mi
06455 Middlefield, CT 3,148 6.8 mi
06052 New Britain, CT 7,858 5.3 mi
06457 Middletown, CT 47,648 5.7 mi
06110 West Hartford, CT 12,650 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hartford County

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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 East Berlin, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06023 in? ▼
ZIP code 06023 (East Berlin) 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 06023? ▼
ZIP code 06023 in East Berlin, CT has a population of 1,296 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06023? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06023 is $100,317, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06023? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06023 is $342,600, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06023? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06023 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06023? ▼
ZIP code 06023 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 665 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06023? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06023 are: Manufacturing (11), Construction (8), Wholesale trade (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06023? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06023 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 06023? ▼
In ZIP code 06023, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.6% 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 06023? ▼
In ZIP code 06023, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06023? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06023 is 1.3% 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.