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 High-density area
- $201,477
- Median income Above-median income area
- $560,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06073 (South Glastonbury, CT) fell -1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.5 in 2023 to 190.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $94,452. The poverty rate is 4.3%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $560,900 (29% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while 92.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,408.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06073 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 06073
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Glastonbury, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06073.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 06073?
44.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
11.8%
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?
$201,477
Median Household Income
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$94,452
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06073 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
South Glastonbury, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$201,477 Top 6% higher than 94% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,032housing units
2,032
Total Housing Units
2,000
Occupied Units
32
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$560,900
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06073 vs 06033 →
ZIP 06073 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06040
Manchester (06040)
35,306 residents
- 06033
Glastonbury (06033)
28,762 residents
- 06118
East Hartford (06118)
26,956 residents
- 06067
Rocky Hill (06067)
19,709 residents
- 06416 14,005
Cromwell (06416)
14,005 residents
- 06424 12,808
East Hampton (06424)
12,808 residents
- 06480 9,508
Portland (06480)
9,508 residents
- 06447 6,404
Marlborough (06447)
6,404 residents
- 06073 5,651
South Glastonbury (06073)
5,651 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06073 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06073 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06073
South Glastonbury (06073)
$201,477 median income
- 06033
Glastonbury (06033)
$149,962 median income
- 06447
Marlborough (06447)
$142,105 median income
- 06414
Cobalt (06414)
$131,090 median income
- 06456
Middle Haddam (06456)
$128,542 median income
- 06424
East Hampton (06424)
$123,680 median income
- 06480
Portland (06480)
$118,929 median income
- 06416
Cromwell (06416)
$110,596 median income
- 06067
Rocky Hill (06067)
$100,027 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06073, 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 (5,651 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 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.
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