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 High-density area
- $51,022
- Median income Below-median income area
- $211,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06051 (New Britain, CT) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.6 in 2023 to 295.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,744. The poverty rate is 23.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $211,500 (51% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,187; owner occupancy is 31.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06051 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,697housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 06053
New Britain (06053)
34,863 residents
- 06111
Newington (06111)
30,562 residents
- 06051
New Britain (06051)
30,519 residents
- 06067
Rocky Hill (06067)
19,709 residents
- 06107
West Hartford (06107)
18,786 residents
- 06037
Berlin (06037)
18,565 residents
- 06062
Plainville (06062)
17,715 residents
- 06032
Farmington (06032)
17,675 residents
- 06110 12,650
West Hartford (06110)
12,650 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06051 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06051 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06107
West Hartford (06107)
$174,844 median income
- 06032
Farmington (06032)
$140,912 median income
- 06037
Berlin (06037)
$116,042 median income
- 06111
Newington (06111)
$102,884 median income
- 06023
East Berlin (06023)
$100,317 median income
- 06067
Rocky Hill (06067)
$100,027 median income
- 06110
West Hartford (06110)
$87,539 median income
- 06062
Plainville (06062)
$84,310 median income
- 06052
New Britain (06052)
$80,506 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06051, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (30,519 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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