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New Britain, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06053

Hartford County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

34,863
1,681/sq mi
$62,645
Median income
$220,800
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Britain pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
1,681
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06053 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06053 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut, with 34,863 residents across 20.7 square miles, a density of 1,681 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06053 reports a modest median household income of $62,645 (45% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $31,748. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. Median home value sits at $220,800 (49% below the state average), median rent at $1,338 a month, and owner-occupancy at 51.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, 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 06053 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 06053

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Britain, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06053.

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 06053, 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

34,863

Population

20.7

Area (sq mi)

1,681

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06053?

32.8

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

22.3%

Foreign-Born

White 54.2%
African American 13.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%

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?

$62,645

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$31,748

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06053 ranks nationally

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

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

$62,645 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

14,653

Total Housing Units

13,716

Occupied Units

937

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.1%
Renter 48.9%

$220,800

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$1,338

Median Rent

1959

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

+19.5%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06053 have increased 19.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 162
2021 +19.4% 193
2022 +14.5% 221
2023 +5.1% 232
2024 +19.5% 277

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 316 business establishments in ZIP 06053, employing approximately 6,070 people with a combined annual payroll of $355,481,000.

316

Businesses

6,070

Employees

$355.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 59 18.7%
Health care and social assistance 52 16.5%
Accommodation and food services 43 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 38 12.0%
Construction 26 8.2%
Manufacturing 15 4.8%
Finance and insurance 14 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.4%
Wholesale trade 12 3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.6%

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 06053 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 06053 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06053 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 06053 ranks #null 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
06052 New Britain, CT 7,858 2.2 mi
06051 New Britain, CT 30,519 2.1 mi
06111 Newington, CT 30,562 3.3 mi
06032 Farmington, CT 17,675 3.2 mi
06062 Plainville, CT 17,715 3.6 mi
06037 Berlin, CT 18,565 5.4 mi
06107 West Hartford, CT 18,786 4.9 mi
06110 West Hartford, CT 12,650 4.4 mi
06117 West Hartford, CT 17,267 7.0 mi
06109 Wethersfield, CT 26,668 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hartford County

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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
06489 standard
Southington, CT
Pop: 32,067
06111 standard
Newington, CT
Pop: 30,562

Related Areas

Hartford County New Britain, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06053 in? ▼
ZIP code 06053 (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 06053? ▼
ZIP code 06053 in New Britain, CT has a population of 34,863 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06053? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06053 is $62,645, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06053? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06053 is $220,800, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06053? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06053 is White at 54.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06053? ▼
ZIP code 06053 has 316 business establishments employing approximately 6,070 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06053? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06053 are: Retail trade (59), Health care and social assistance (52), Accommodation and food services (43). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06053? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06053 increased by 19.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 06053? ▼
In ZIP code 06053, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 06053? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06053 is 21.7 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 06053? ▼
In ZIP code 06053, approximately 51.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06053? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06053 is 15.3% 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.