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 High-density area
- $116,042
- Median income Above-median income area
- $377,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06037 (Berlin, CT) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.4 in 2023 to 198.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,638. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.5% and unemployment is 2.1%. Median home value is $377,100 (13% below the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,405; 82.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06037 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 06037
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berlin, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06037.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 establishments
- Construction
Construction
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
63 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 06037?
48.2
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
10.3%
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?
$116,042
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$56,638
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06037 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
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)
$116,042 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
8,071housing units
8,071
Total Housing Units
7,830
Occupied Units
241
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$377,100
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06037 vs 06023 →
ZIP 06037 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06037 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06037 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06489
Southington (06489)
$126,465 median income
- 06037
Berlin (06037)
$116,042 median income
- 06416
Cromwell (06416)
$110,596 median income
- 06111
Newington (06111)
$102,884 median income
- 06023
East Berlin (06023)
$100,317 median income
- 06062
Plainville (06062)
$84,310 median income
- 06052
New Britain (06052)
$80,506 median income
- 06451
Meriden (06451)
$71,255 median income
- 06450
Meriden (06450)
$71,250 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06037, 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 (18,565 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 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.
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