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Manchester, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06042

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

22,942
849/sq mi
$91,892
Median income
$237,400
Median home value
44.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
849
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06042 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, with 22,942 residents across 27.0 square miles, a density of 849 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06042 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,892 (19% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $48,383. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. The typical home here is valued at $237,400 (45% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,736 monthly, and 60.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hartford County, so you can benchmark 06042 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 06042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Manchester, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06042.

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 06042, 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

22,942

Population

27.0

Area (sq mi)

849

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06042?

37.0

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

19.9%

Foreign-Born

White 55.0%
African American 13.7%
Asian 15.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%

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?

$91,892

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$48,383

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06042 ranks nationally

Manchester, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,892 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,048

Total Housing Units

10,507

Occupied Units

541

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.6%
Renter 39.4%

$237,400

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$1,736

Median Rent

1976

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

+9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06042 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 143
2021 +11.3% 159
2022 +11.5% 178
2023 +14.6% 204
2024 +9.7% 223

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 503 business establishments in ZIP 06042, employing approximately 10,541 people with a combined annual payroll of $545,060,000.

503

Businesses

10,541

Employees

$545.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 123 24.4%
Health care and social assistance 65 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 57 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 45 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 7.4%
Manufacturing 34 6.8%
Construction 31 6.2%
Wholesale trade 23 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.6%
Finance and insurance 15 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.4%
Information 9 1.8%
Educational services 7 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.4%

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 06042 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 06042 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 06042 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 06042 ranks #6 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
06040 Manchester, CT 35,306 2.5 mi
06074 South Windsor, CT 25,705 3.5 mi
06033 Glastonbury, CT 28,762 6.2 mi
06066 Vernon Rockville, CT 29,219 4.3 mi
06108 East Hartford, CT 24,307 5.0 mi
06043 Bolton, CT 4,986 5.0 mi
06016 Broad Brook, CT 6,226 7.4 mi
06118 East Hartford, CT 26,956 5.4 mi
06120 Hartford, CT 12,887 7.2 mi
06073 South Glastonbury, CT 5,651 9.6 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 Manchester, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06042 in? ▼
ZIP code 06042 (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 06042? ▼
ZIP code 06042 in Manchester, CT has a population of 22,942 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06042? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06042 is $91,892, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06042? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06042 is $237,400, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06042? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06042 is White at 55.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06042? ▼
ZIP code 06042 has 503 business establishments employing approximately 10,541 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06042? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06042 are: Retail trade (123), Health care and social assistance (65), Accommodation and food services (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06042? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06042 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 06042? ▼
In ZIP code 06042, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.4% 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 06042? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06042 is 23.0 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 06042? ▼
In ZIP code 06042, approximately 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06042? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06042 is 10.5% 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.