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South Glastonbury, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06073

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

5,651
129/sq mi
$201,477
Median income
$560,900
Median home value
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Glastonbury pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
129
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06073 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06073 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to 5,651 residents across 43.8 square miles, a density of 129 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06073 skews affluent, with a median household income of $201,477 (78% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $94,452. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. Housing costs here run $560,900 for a typical home value (29% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,408 a month; 92.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 76.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 26 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 06073 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 06073

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Glastonbury, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06073.

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 06073, South Glastonbury, 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

5,651

Population

43.8

Area (sq mi)

129

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06073?

44.3

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

11.8%

Foreign-Born

White 81.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 8.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$201,477

Median Household Income

+78% vs state

$94,452

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06073 ranks nationally

South Glastonbury, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$201,477 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 86.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,032

Total Housing Units

2,000

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.7%
Renter 7.3%

$560,900

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$1,408

Median Rent

1983

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

-1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

190

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+90%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06073 have decreased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 136
2021 +9.4% 149
2022 +16.5% 173
2023 +11.9% 194
2024 -1.8% 190

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 91 business establishments in ZIP 06073, employing approximately 482 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,884,000.

91

Businesses

482

Employees

$26.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 16.5%
Construction 14 15.4%
Accommodation and food services 12 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 12 13.2%
Retail trade 6 6.6%
Finance and insurance 6 6.6%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.5%
Manufacturing 4 4.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.3%

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 06073 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 06073 ranks #9 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 06073 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 06073 ranks the highest 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
06033 Glastonbury, CT 28,762 3.4 mi
06480 Portland, CT 9,508 4.5 mi
06414 Cobalt, CT 214 6.5 mi
06067 Rocky Hill, CT 19,709 5.4 mi
06456 Middle Haddam, CT 295 8.3 mi
06447 Marlborough, CT 6,404 5.6 mi
06040 Manchester, CT 35,306 7.2 mi
06118 East Hartford, CT 26,956 6.7 mi
06416 Cromwell, CT 14,005 6.4 mi
06424 East Hampton, CT 12,808 7.5 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 South Glastonbury, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06073 in? ▼
ZIP code 06073 (South Glastonbury) 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 06073? ▼
ZIP code 06073 in South Glastonbury, CT has a population of 5,651 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06073? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06073 is $201,477, which is 164% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06073? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06073 is $560,900, which is 102% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06073? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06073 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06073? ▼
ZIP code 06073 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 482 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06073? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06073 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (15), Construction (14), Accommodation and food services (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06073? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06073 decreased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 06073? ▼
In ZIP code 06073, 86.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.9% 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 06073? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06073 is 25.6 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 06073? ▼
In ZIP code 06073, approximately 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06073? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06073 is 4.3% 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.