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New Britain, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06051

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

30,519
2,883/sq mi
$51,022
Median income
$211,500
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Britain pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,883
people per sq mi
31%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06051 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06051 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut, with 30,519 residents across 10.6 square miles, a density of 2,883 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06051 reports a modest median household income of $51,022 (55% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $26,744. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is $211,500 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $1,187 per month, and 31.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 06051 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 06051

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Britain, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06051.

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 06051, New Britain, 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

30,519

Population

10.6

Area (sq mi)

2,883

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06051?

33.9

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

14.3%

Foreign-Born

White 45.0%
African American 13.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 49.6%

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?

$51,022

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$26,744

Per Capita Income

23.2%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06051 ranks nationally

New Britain, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,022 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

13,697

Total Housing Units

11,873

Occupied Units

1,824

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.1%
Renter 68.9%

$211,500

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$1,187

Median Rent

1954

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

+10.7%

YoY Change (2024)

295

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+195%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06051 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -5.4% 172
2021 +19.5% 205
2022 +18.4% 243
2023 +9.7% 267
2024 +10.7% 295

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 482 business establishments in ZIP 06051, employing approximately 7,419 people with a combined annual payroll of $417,941,000.

482

Businesses

7,419

Employees

$417.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 83 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 73 15.2%
Manufacturing 56 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 54 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 41 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 6.6%
Construction 26 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 5.2%
Wholesale trade 22 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 17 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.3%
Finance and insurance 10 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.1%
Information 7 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.0%
Educational services 5 1.0%

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 06051 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 06051 ranks #3 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 06051 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 06051 ranks #null 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
06052 New Britain, CT 7,858 1.9 mi
06053 New Britain, CT 34,863 2.1 mi
06111 Newington, CT 30,562 2.5 mi
06037 Berlin, CT 18,565 3.7 mi
06062 Plainville, CT 17,715 4.7 mi
06107 West Hartford, CT 18,786 6.2 mi
06023 East Berlin, CT 1,296 4.4 mi
06110 West Hartford, CT 12,650 5.0 mi
06067 Rocky Hill, CT 19,709 5.5 mi
06032 Farmington, CT 17,675 5.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hartford County

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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
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Pop: 32,067

Related Areas

Hartford County New Britain, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06051 in? ▼
ZIP code 06051 (New Britain) 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 06051? ▼
ZIP code 06051 in New Britain, CT has a population of 30,519 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06051? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06051 is $51,022, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06051? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06051 is $211,500, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06051? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06051 is White at 45.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06051? ▼
ZIP code 06051 has 482 business establishments employing approximately 7,419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06051? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06051 are: Retail trade (83), Other services (except public administration) (73), Manufacturing (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06051? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06051 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 06051? ▼
In ZIP code 06051, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 06051? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06051 is 21.8 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 06051? ▼
In ZIP code 06051, approximately 31.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06051? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06051 is 23.2% 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.