Granby, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06035
Hartford County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,513
- 189/sq mi High-density area
- $107,957
- Median income Above-median income area
- $350,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Granby pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 189
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06035 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 06035 (Granby, CT) rose +14.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.6 in 2023 to 220.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06035 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to 7,513 residents across 39.8 square miles, a density of 189 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06035 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,957 (5% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,201. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 2.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $350,500 (19% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,357; owner occupancy is 88.8%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06035 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 06035
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Granby, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06035.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 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 06035, 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
7,513
Population
39.8
Area (sq mi)
189
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06035?
46.7
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
7.3%
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?
$107,957
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$64,201
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06035 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Granby, 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)
$107,957 Top 49% higher than 51% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,308housing units
3,308
Total Housing Units
3,237
Occupied Units
71
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$350,500
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,357
Median Rent
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
+14.3%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06035 have increased 14.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 141 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 156 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 178 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 193 |
| 2024 | +14.3% | 220 |
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 174 business establishments in ZIP 06035, employing approximately 1,488 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,663,000.
174
Businesses
1,488
Employees
$80.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 14.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 14.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 16 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.7% |
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 06035 vs 06090 →
ZIP 06035 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06070
Simsbury (06070)
15,104 residents
- 01077
Southwick (01077)
9,502 residents
- 06035
Granby (06035)
7,513 residents
- 06026 5,117
East Granby (06026)
5,117 residents
- 06092 4,203
West Simsbury (06092)
4,203 residents
- 06093 3,322
West Suffield (06093)
3,322 residents
- 06089 2,813
Weatogue (06089)
2,813 residents
- 06060 2,581
North Granby (06060)
2,581 residents
- 06027 1,492
East Hartland (06027)
1,492 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06035 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06035 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06092
West Simsbury (06092)
$204,458 median income
- 06070
Simsbury (06070)
$162,424 median income
- 06090
West Granby (06090)
$151,118 median income
- 06060
North Granby (06060)
$122,394 median income
- 06093
West Suffield (06093)
$122,041 median income
- 06089
Weatogue (06089)
$121,094 median income
- 01077
Southwick (01077)
$120,462 median income
- 06026
East Granby (06026)
$119,375 median income
- 06027
East Hartland (06027)
$115,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06035 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06090 | West Granby, CT | 1,232 | 3.3 mi |
| 06026 | East Granby, CT | 5,117 | 3.3 mi |
| 06081 | Tariffville, CT | 1,381 | 4.1 mi |
| 06060 | North Granby, CT | 2,581 | 3.9 mi |
| 06070 | Simsbury, CT | 15,104 | 5.9 mi |
| 01077 | Southwick, MA | 9,502 | 6.6 mi |
| 06093 | West Suffield, CT | 3,322 | 4.9 mi |
| 06089 | Weatogue, CT | 2,813 | 8.6 mi |
| 06092 | West Simsbury, CT | 4,203 | 6.7 mi |
| 06027 | East Hartland, CT | 1,492 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06035, 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 (7,513 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 06035 in?
ZIP code 06035 (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 06035?
ZIP code 06035 in Granby, CT has a population of 7,513 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06035?
The median household income in ZIP 06035 is $107,957, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06035?
The median home value in ZIP 06035 is $350,500, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06035?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06035 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06035?
ZIP code 06035 has 174 business establishments employing approximately 1,488 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06035?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06035 are: Accommodation and food services (28), Retail trade (26), Health care and social assistance (25). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06035?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06035 increased by 14.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 06035?
In ZIP code 06035, 76.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.9% 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 06035?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06035 is 26.5 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 06035?
In ZIP code 06035, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06035?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06035 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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