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Bolton, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06043

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

4,986
134/sq mi
$126,364
Median income
$367,600
Median home value
51.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bolton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
134
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06043 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06043 covers 37.3 square miles in Bolton, Tolland County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,986 residents on file, a density of 134 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06043 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,364 (12% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $60,288. Local economic indicators show a 7.2% poverty rate alongside 1.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $367,600 (15% below the state average), median rent at $1,127 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.0%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 06043 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Tolland 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 06043

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bolton, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06043.

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 06043, Bolton, 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

4,986

Population

37.3

Area (sq mi)

134

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 06043?

43.7

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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?

$126,364

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$60,288

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06043 ranks nationally

Bolton, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$126,364 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,005

Total Housing Units

1,974

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$367,600

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,127

Median Rent

1969

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06043 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 135
2021 +6.3% 143
2022 +16.5% 167
2023 +12.9% 189
2024 +6.2% 200

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 87 business establishments in ZIP 06043, employing approximately 1,175 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,593,000.

87

Businesses

1,175

Employees

$60.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 18 20.7%
Retail trade 13 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 11 12.6%
Manufacturing 9 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 8 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.5%

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 06043 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 06043 ranks #0 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 06043 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 06043 ranks #7 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 4.3 mi
06066 Vernon Rockville, CT 29,219 5.0 mi
06232 Andover, CT 3,297 4.0 mi
06248 Hebron, CT 5,603 5.9 mi
06238 Coventry, CT 12,428 5.3 mi
06042 Manchester, CT 22,942 5.0 mi
06447 Marlborough, CT 6,404 9.3 mi
06029 Ellington, CT 15,547 10.3 mi
06033 Glastonbury, CT 28,762 6.7 mi
06084 Tolland, CT 15,067 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tolland County

06066 standard
Vernon Rockville, CT
Pop: 29,219
06029 standard
Ellington, CT
Pop: 15,547
06084 standard
Tolland, CT
Pop: 15,067
06076 standard
Stafford Springs, CT
Pop: 12,659
06238 standard
Coventry, CT
Pop: 12,428
06071 standard
Somers, CT
Pop: 11,645

Related Areas

Tolland County Bolton, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06043 in? ▼
ZIP code 06043 (Bolton) is located in Tolland County, Connecticut. Tolland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tolland-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06043? ▼
ZIP code 06043 in Bolton, CT has a population of 4,986 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06043? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06043 is $126,364, which is 66% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06043? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06043 is $367,600, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06043? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06043 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06043? ▼
ZIP code 06043 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 1,175 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06043? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06043 are: Construction (18), Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06043? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06043 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 06043? ▼
In ZIP code 06043, 71.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.3% 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 06043? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06043 is 24.8 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 06043? ▼
In ZIP code 06043, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06043? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06043 is 7.2% 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.