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East Hartland, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06027

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

1,492
37/sq mi
$115,938
Median income
$348,100
Median home value
41.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06027 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Hartland, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to just 1,492 residents across 40.8 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06027 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,938 (3% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $55,396. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.0%. Housing costs here run $348,100 for a typical home value (20% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,667 a month; 94.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hartford County, so you can benchmark 06027 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 06027

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Hartland, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06027.

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 06027, East Hartland, 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

1,492

Population

40.8

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06027?

55.1

Median Age

55.7%

Male

44.3%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$115,938

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$55,396

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06027 ranks nationally

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

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

$115,938 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 71.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.5%

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

What does housing look like?

553

Total Housing Units

540

Occupied Units

13

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.3%
Renter 5.7%

$348,100

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,667

Median Rent

1971

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

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06027 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.6% 142
2020 +2.8% 146
2021 +12.9% 165
2022 +10.1% 181
2024 – 222

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 21 business establishments in ZIP 06027, employing approximately 60 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,231,000.

21

Businesses

60

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 47.6%
Wholesale trade 3 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 14.3%

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 06027 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 06027 ranks #6 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 06027 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 06027 ranks #7 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
06060 North Granby, CT 2,581 3.4 mi
06091 West Hartland, CT 140 3.3 mi
06059 North Canton, CT 0 4.2 mi
06090 West Granby, CT 1,232 4.7 mi
06065 Riverton, CT 882 5.2 mi
01034 Granville, MA 2,021 6.1 mi
06063 Barkhamsted, CT 3,285 6.1 mi
06019 Canton, CT 10,129 10.0 mi
06022 Collinsville, CT 163 9.6 mi
06035 Granby, CT 7,513 6.4 mi

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Pop: 60,448
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Pop: 44,654
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Pop: 35,306
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Pop: 34,863
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Pop: 32,067

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06027 in? ▼
ZIP code 06027 (East Hartland) 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 06027? ▼
ZIP code 06027 in East Hartland, CT has a population of 1,492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06027? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06027 is $115,938, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06027? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06027 is $348,100, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06027? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06027 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06027? ▼
ZIP code 06027 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 60 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06027? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06027 are: Construction (10), Wholesale trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06027? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06027 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 06027? ▼
In ZIP code 06027, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.5% 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 06027? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06027 is 33.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06027? ▼
In ZIP code 06027, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06027? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06027 is 3.5% 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.