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Berlin, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06037

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

18,565
282/sq mi
$116,042
Median income
$377,100
Median home value
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Berlin pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
282
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06037 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06037 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to 18,565 residents across 65.8 square miles, a density of 282 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06037 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,042 (3% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $56,638. The poverty rate stands at 3.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. Median home value sits at $377,100 (13% below the state average), median rent at $1,405 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 06037 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hartford County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 06037

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berlin, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06037.

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 06037, 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

18,565

Population

65.8

Area (sq mi)

282

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06037?

48.2

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$116,042

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$56,638

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06037 ranks nationally

Berlin, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,042 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 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,071

Total Housing Units

7,830

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$377,100

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,405

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06037 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 141
2021 +6.9% 150
2022 +11.2% 167
2023 +11.5% 186
2024 +6.4% 198

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 568 business establishments in ZIP 06037, employing approximately 10,551 people with a combined annual payroll of $693,627,000.

568

Businesses

10,551

Employees

$693.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 70 12.3%
Construction 69 12.2%
Retail trade 69 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 68 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 63 11.1%
Manufacturing 59 10.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 5.8%
Wholesale trade 32 5.6%
Finance and insurance 25 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 1.2%
Educational services 6 1.1%
Information 5 0.9%
Utilities 4 0.7%

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 06037 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 06037 ranks #7 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 06037 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 06037 ranks #2 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
06023 East Berlin, CT 1,296 3.0 mi
06051 New Britain, CT 30,519 3.7 mi
06052 New Britain, CT 7,858 3.5 mi
06450 Meriden, CT 36,493 5.4 mi
06053 New Britain, CT 34,863 5.4 mi
06489 Southington, CT 32,067 4.9 mi
06451 Meriden, CT 24,419 5.3 mi
06416 Cromwell, CT 14,005 5.9 mi
06111 Newington, CT 30,562 5.8 mi
06062 Plainville, CT 17,715 6.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hartford County

06010 standard
Bristol, CT
Pop: 60,448
06082 standard
Enfield, CT
Pop: 44,654
06106 standard
Hartford, CT
Pop: 39,902
06040 standard
Manchester, CT
Pop: 35,306
06053 standard
New Britain, CT
Pop: 34,863
06489 standard
Southington, CT
Pop: 32,067

Related Areas

Hartford County Berlin, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06037 in? ▼
ZIP code 06037 (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 06037? ▼
ZIP code 06037 in Berlin, CT has a population of 18,565 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06037? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06037 is $116,042, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06037? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06037 is $377,100, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06037? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06037 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06037? ▼
ZIP code 06037 has 568 business establishments employing approximately 10,551 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06037? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06037 are: Health care and social assistance (70), Construction (69), Retail trade (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06037? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06037 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 06037? ▼
In ZIP code 06037, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.7% 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 06037? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06037 is 21.0 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 06037? ▼
In ZIP code 06037, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06037? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06037 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.