New Britain, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06052
Hartford County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,858
- 1,189/sq mi High-density area
- $80,506
- Median income Near-median income area
- $260,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Britain pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,189
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06052 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 06052 (New Britain, CT) rose +10.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.0 in 2023 to 218.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06052 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to 7,858 residents across 6.6 square miles, a density of 1,189 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06052 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,506 (29% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,032. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 9.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $260,000 (40% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,270; owner occupancy is 69.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06052 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 06052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Britain, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06052.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
52 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 establishments
- Construction 14
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 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 06052, 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
7,858
Population
6.6
Area (sq mi)
1,189
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06052?
42.5
Median Age
45.4%
Male
54.6%
Female
17.4%
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?
$80,506
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$45,032
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06052 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
New Britain, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,506 19th percentile higher than 19% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Connecticut 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
3,722housing units
3,722
Total Housing Units
3,392
Occupied Units
330
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,000
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,270
Median Rent
1944
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
+10.9%
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06052 vs 06053 →
ZIP 06052 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
- 06489
Southington (06489)
32,067 residents
- 06111
Newington (06111)
30,562 residents
- 06051
New Britain (06051)
30,519 residents
- 06451
Meriden (06451)
24,419 residents
- 06067
Rocky Hill (06067)
19,709 residents
- 06037
Berlin (06037)
18,565 residents
- 06062
Plainville (06062)
17,715 residents
- 06032
Farmington (06032)
17,675 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06052 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06032
Farmington (06032)
$140,912 median income
- 06489
Southington (06489)
$126,465 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
- 06062
Plainville (06062)
$84,310 median income
- 06052
New Britain (06052)
$80,506 median income
- 06451
Meriden (06451)
$71,255 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06052 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06052, 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 (7,858 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 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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