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East Granby, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06026

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

5,117
117/sq mi
$119,375
Median income
$388,000
Median home value
51.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Granby pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
117
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06026 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06026 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to 5,117 residents across 43.6 square miles, a density of 117 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06026 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,375 (6% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $56,232. Local economic indicators show a 3.3% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $388,000 (11% below the state average), median rent at $1,324 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.0%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hartford County, so you can benchmark 06026 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 06026

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Granby, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06026.

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 06026, East Granby, 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

5,117

Population

43.6

Area (sq mi)

117

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06026?

42.4

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 78.2%
African American 4.0%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$119,375

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$56,232

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06026 ranks nationally

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

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

$119,375 Top 10% higher than 90% 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 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,073

Total Housing Units

1,955

Occupied Units

118

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$388,000

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,324

Median Rent

1976

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

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06026 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 140
2021 +12.0% 157
2022 +15.1% 180
2023 +5.9% 191
2024 +9.6% 209

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 168 business establishments in ZIP 06026, employing approximately 2,754 people with a combined annual payroll of $196,168,000.

168

Businesses

2,754

Employees

$196.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 29 17.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 12.5%
Construction 17 10.1%
Retail trade 17 10.1%
Transportation and warehousing 15 8.9%
Wholesale trade 13 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 13 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 9 5.4%
Finance and insurance 7 4.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 3.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

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 06026 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 06026 ranks #8 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 06026 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 06026 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
06081 Tariffville, CT 1,381 2.9 mi
06035 Granby, CT 7,513 3.3 mi
06093 West Suffield, CT 3,322 4.3 mi
06096 Windsor Locks, CT 12,498 4.5 mi
06002 Bloomfield, CT 20,486 6.9 mi
06090 West Granby, CT 1,232 6.2 mi
06078 Suffield, CT 12,413 5.7 mi
06070 Simsbury, CT 15,104 5.9 mi
06095 Windsor, CT 29,079 6.1 mi
01077 Southwick, MA 9,502 7.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06026 in? ▼
ZIP code 06026 (East Granby) 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 06026? ▼
ZIP code 06026 in East Granby, CT has a population of 5,117 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06026? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06026 is $119,375, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06026? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06026 is $388,000, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06026? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06026 is White at 78.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06026? ▼
ZIP code 06026 has 168 business establishments employing approximately 2,754 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06026? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06026 are: Manufacturing (29), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21), Construction (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06026? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06026 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 06026? ▼
In ZIP code 06026, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.7% 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 06026? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06026 is 25.2 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 06026? ▼
In ZIP code 06026, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06026? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06026 is 3.3% 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.