ZIP Code 06051
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New Britain · Hartford County · Connecticut
- Population
- 30,519
- Median income
- $51,022
- Median home value
- $211,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.4%
- Land area
- 10.6 sq mi
2,883/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 15% of US ZIPs
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.9
New York
ZIP code 06051 in New Britain, Connecticut has a population of 30,519. The median household income is $51,022, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $211,500, 24% below the US average. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06051 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.6 square miles in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut. The area is home to 30,519 residents, producing a population density of 2,883 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06051 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06051 sits at $51,022 (55% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $26,744. The poverty rate stands at 23.2% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 06051 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hartford County, so you can benchmark 06051 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 06051
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06051.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
83 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
56 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 06051?
33.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
14.3%
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?
$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
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?
13,697
Total Housing Units
11,873
Occupied Units
1,824
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06051 vs 06052 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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