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 High-density area
- $62,645
- Median income Near-median income area
- $220,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06053 (New Britain, CT) rose +19.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.0 in 2023 to 277.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,748. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $220,800 (49% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,338; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06053 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 06053
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Britain, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06053.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 06053?
32.8
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
22.3%
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?
$62,645
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
14,653housing units
14,653
Total Housing Units
13,716
Occupied Units
937
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,800
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 06053
New Britain (06053)
34,863 residents
- 06111
Newington (06111)
30,562 residents
- 06051
New Britain (06051)
30,519 residents
- 06109
Wethersfield (06109)
26,668 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
- 06117
West Hartford (06117)
17,267 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06053 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06053 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
- 06117
West Hartford (06117)
$171,707 median income
- 06032
Farmington (06032)
$140,912 median income
- 06109
Wethersfield (06109)
$126,806 median income
- 06037
Berlin (06037)
$116,042 median income
- 06111
Newington (06111)
$102,884 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 06053 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 | 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06053, 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 (34,863 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 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.
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