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Manchester, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06040

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

35,306
803/sq mi
$83,422
Median income
$259,400
Median home value
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Manchester pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
803
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06040 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06040 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, with 35,306 residents across 44.0 square miles, a density of 803 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06040 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,422 (26% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $42,880. Local economic indicators show a 10.9% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $259,400 (40% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,384 monthly, and 54.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 06040 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 06040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manchester, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06040.

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 06040, Manchester, 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

35,306

Population

44.0

Area (sq mi)

803

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06040?

37.0

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

16.0%

Foreign-Born

White 55.4%
African American 18.4%
Asian 9.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

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?

$83,422

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$42,880

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06040 ranks nationally

Manchester, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,422 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%

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

What does housing look like?

15,676

Total Housing Units

14,910

Occupied Units

766

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.2%
Renter 45.8%

$259,400

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,384

Median Rent

1953

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06040 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 139
2021 +12.1% 155
2022 +15.3% 179
2023 +12.9% 202
2024 +8.7% 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 864 business establishments in ZIP 06040, employing approximately 12,657 people with a combined annual payroll of $661,760,000.

864

Businesses

12,657

Employees

$661.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 175 20.3%
Retail trade 160 18.5%
Accommodation and food services 116 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 97 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 6.7%
Construction 56 6.5%
Finance and insurance 44 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 3.5%
Manufacturing 26 3.0%
Wholesale trade 17 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.5%
Information 9 1.0%
Educational services 9 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 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 06040 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 06040 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06040 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 06040 ranks #8 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
06042 Manchester, CT 22,942 2.5 mi
06033 Glastonbury, CT 28,762 3.9 mi
06043 Bolton, CT 4,986 4.3 mi
06118 East Hartford, CT 26,956 4.6 mi
06108 East Hartford, CT 24,307 5.3 mi
06074 South Windsor, CT 25,705 5.7 mi
06073 South Glastonbury, CT 5,651 7.2 mi
06066 Vernon Rockville, CT 29,219 6.1 mi
06016 Broad Brook, CT 6,226 9.9 mi
06114 Hartford, CT 27,449 7.7 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06040 in? ▼
ZIP code 06040 (Manchester) 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 06040? ▼
ZIP code 06040 in Manchester, CT has a population of 35,306 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06040? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06040 is $83,422, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06040? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06040 is $259,400, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06040? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06040 is White at 55.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06040? ▼
ZIP code 06040 has 864 business establishments employing approximately 12,657 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06040? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06040 are: Health care and social assistance (175), Retail trade (160), Accommodation and food services (116). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06040? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06040 increased by 8.7% 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 06040? ▼
In ZIP code 06040, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% 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 06040? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06040 is 22.3 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 06040? ▼
In ZIP code 06040, approximately 54.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06040? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06040 is 10.9% 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.