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 High-density area
- $100,317
- Median income Above-median income area
- $342,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06023 (East Berlin, CT) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.2 in 2023 to 204.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,988. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.3% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $342,600 (21% below the average Connecticut ZIP); owner occupancy is 83.2%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06023 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 06023
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Berlin, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06023.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 06023?
51.5
Median Age
37.2%
Male
62.8%
Female
21.5%
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?
$100,317
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$51,988
Per Capita Income
1.3%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 06023 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
East Berlin, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$100,317 38th percentile higher than 38% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Connecticut 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
566housing units
566
Total Housing Units
566
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$342,600
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06023 vs 06416 →
ZIP 06023 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06457
Middletown (06457)
47,648 residents
- 06111
Newington (06111)
30,562 residents
- 06051
New Britain (06051)
30,519 residents
- 06067
Rocky Hill (06067)
19,709 residents
- 06037 18,565
Berlin (06037)
18,565 residents
- 06416 14,005
Cromwell (06416)
14,005 residents
- 06110 12,650
West Hartford (06110)
12,650 residents
- 06052 7,858
New Britain (06052)
7,858 residents
- 06455 3,148
Middlefield (06455)
3,148 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06023 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06023 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06037
Berlin (06037)
$116,042 median income
- 06416
Cromwell (06416)
$110,596 median income
- 06455
Middlefield (06455)
$104,180 median income
- 06111
Newington (06111)
$102,884 median income
- 06023
East Berlin (06023)
$100,317 median income
- 06067
Rocky Hill (06067)
$100,027 median income
- 06110
West Hartford (06110)
$87,539 median income
- 06481
Rockfall (06481)
$84,674 median income
- 06052
New Britain (06052)
$80,506 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06023, 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 (1,296 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 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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