ZIP Code 06023

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East Berlin · Hartford County · Connecticut

Population
1,296

546/sq mi

Median income
$100,317

▲ 31% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$342,600

▲ 23% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
47.6%

Median age 51.5

Land area
2.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 06023 in East Berlin, Connecticut has a population of 1,296. The median household income is $100,317, which is 31% above the national average. Median home value is $342,600, 23% above the US average. 47.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06023 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.4 square miles in East Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut. The area is home to 1,296 residents, producing a population density of 546 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 06023 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06023 sits at $100,317 (11% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $51,988. The poverty rate stands at 1.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. 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 direct signal of whether 06023 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, 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 06023 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 06023

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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

Quick Facts

1,296

Population

2.4

Area (sq mi)

546

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for East Berlin, 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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