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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
$80,506
Median income
$260,000
Median home value
31.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $45,032. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.0%. Housing costs here run $260,000 for a typical home value (40% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,270 a month; 69.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hartford County, letting you compare 06052 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 06052 ranks nationally

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

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

$80,506 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

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

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ZIP 06052 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 06052 ranks #0 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 06052 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 06052 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Hartford County

06010 standard
Bristol, CT
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
Southington, CT
Pop: 32,067

Related Areas

Hartford County New Britain, CT Connecticut

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.