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Plainville, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06062

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

17,715
783/sq mi
$84,310
Median income
$253,900
Median home value
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Plainville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
783
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06062 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06062 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plainville, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to 17,715 residents across 22.6 square miles, a density of 783 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06062 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,310 (25% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $48,347. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. Housing costs here run $253,900 for a typical home value (42% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,126 a month; 67.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 21 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 06062 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 06062

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plainville, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06062.

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 06062, Plainville, 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

17,715

Population

22.6

Area (sq mi)

783

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06062?

44.3

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 79.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

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?

$84,310

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$48,347

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06062 ranks nationally

Plainville, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,310 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%

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

What does housing look like?

8,628

Total Housing Units

8,091

Occupied Units

537

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$253,900

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,126

Median Rent

1971

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06062 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 152
2021 +9.2% 166
2022 +10.4% 183
2023 +15.4% 211
2024 +6.9% 226

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 557 business establishments in ZIP 06062, employing approximately 9,230 people with a combined annual payroll of $524,705,000.

557

Businesses

9,230

Employees

$524.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 82 14.7%
Retail trade 73 13.1%
Manufacturing 71 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 58 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 57 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 47 8.4%
Wholesale trade 34 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 4.7%
Finance and insurance 22 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 2.3%
Information 11 2.0%
Educational services 7 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.7%

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 06062 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 06062 ranks #7 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 06062 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 06062 ranks #7 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 3.1 mi
06489 Southington, CT 32,067 4.2 mi
06032 Farmington, CT 17,675 3.9 mi
06053 New Britain, CT 34,863 3.6 mi
06010 Bristol, CT 60,448 4.2 mi
06051 New Britain, CT 30,519 4.7 mi
06085 Unionville, CT 7,276 5.2 mi
06001 Avon, CT 18,385 8.1 mi
06479 Plantsville, CT 10,431 7.0 mi
06111 Newington, CT 30,562 6.8 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 Plainville, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06062 in? ▼
ZIP code 06062 (Plainville) 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 06062? ▼
ZIP code 06062 in Plainville, CT has a population of 17,715 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06062? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06062 is $84,310, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06062? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06062 is $253,900, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06062? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06062 is White at 79.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06062? ▼
ZIP code 06062 has 557 business establishments employing approximately 9,230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06062? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06062 are: Construction (82), Retail trade (73), Manufacturing (71). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06062? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06062 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 06062? ▼
In ZIP code 06062, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% 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 06062? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06062 is 21.2 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 06062? ▼
In ZIP code 06062, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06062? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06062 is 6.5% 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.