ZIP Code 06052

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New Britain · Hartford County · Connecticut

Population
7,858

1,189/sq mi

Median income
$80,506

▲ 6% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$260,000

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.4%

Median age 42.5

Land area
6.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 06052 in New Britain, Connecticut has a population of 7,858. The median household income is $80,506, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $260,000, 7% below the US average. 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.6 square miles in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut. The area is home to 7,858 residents, producing a population density of 1,189 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 06052 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06052 sits at $80,506 (29% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $45,032. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. On housing, the median home value is $260,000 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $1,270 per month, and 69.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hartford County, so you can benchmark 06052 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 06052

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06052.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06052, 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

7,858

Population

6.6

Area (sq mi)

1,189

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06052?

42.5

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

17.4%

Foreign-Born

White 58.7%
African American 10.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%

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?

$80,506

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$45,032

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,722

Total Housing Units

3,392

Occupied Units

330

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.5%
Renter 30.5%

$260,000

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,270

Median Rent

1944

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.9%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06052 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.8% 140
2021 +17.0% 164
2022 +12.9% 185
2023 +6.5% 197
2024 +10.9% 219

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 152 business establishments in ZIP 06052, employing approximately 3,914 people with a combined annual payroll of $252,734,000.

152

Businesses

3,914

Employees

$252.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 52 34.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 14.5%
Construction 14 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 13 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 5.9%
Retail trade 8 5.3%
Manufacturing 7 4.6%
Wholesale trade 5 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.3%
Finance and insurance 5 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.6%
Accommodation and food services 4 2.6%

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 Code City Population Distance
06053 New Britain, CT 34,863 2.2 mi
06051 New Britain, CT 30,519 1.9 mi
06062 Plainville, CT 17,715 3.1 mi
06037 Berlin, CT 18,565 3.5 mi
06032 Farmington, CT 17,675 4.9 mi
06111 Newington, CT 30,562 4.4 mi
06489 Southington, CT 32,067 4.6 mi
06023 East Berlin, CT 1,296 5.3 mi
06451 Meriden, CT 24,419 8.0 mi
06067 Rocky Hill, CT 19,709 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06052 in?
ZIP code 06052 (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 06052?
ZIP code 06052 in New Britain, CT has a population of 7,858 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06052?
The median household income in ZIP 06052 is $80,506, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06052?
The median home value in ZIP 06052 is $260,000, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06052 is White at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06052?
ZIP code 06052 has 152 business establishments employing approximately 3,914 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06052 are: Health care and social assistance (52), Professional, scientific, and technical services (22), Construction (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06052?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06052 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 06052?
In ZIP code 06052, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% 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 06052?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06052 is 19.5 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 06052?
In ZIP code 06052, approximately 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06052 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for New Britain, CT

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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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