ZIP Code 06074
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South Windsor · Hartford County · Connecticut
- Population
- 25,705
- Median income
- $144,961
- Median home value
- $375,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.9%
- Land area
- 72.7 sq mi
354/sq mi
▲ 90% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 35% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.2
New York
ZIP code 06074 in South Windsor, Connecticut has a population of 25,705. The median household income is $144,961, which is 90% above the national average. Median home value is $375,100, 35% above the US average. 58.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06074 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.7 square miles in South Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut. The area is home to 25,705 residents, producing a population density of 354 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06074 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06074 sits at $144,961 (28% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $66,277. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $375,100 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,864 per month, and 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06074 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hartford County, so you can benchmark 06074 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 06074
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06074.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
106 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
101 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Construction
Construction
87 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
82 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06074, South Windsor, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
25,705
Population
72.7
Area (sq mi)
354
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06074?
41.2
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
22.1%
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?
$144,961
Median Household Income
+28% vs state
$66,277
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
10,272
Total Housing Units
9,835
Occupied Units
437
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$375,100
Median Home Value
-14% vs state
$1,864
Median Rent
1980
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06074 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 148 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 164 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 187 |
| 2023 | +14.8% | 214 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 225 |
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 844 business establishments in ZIP 06074, employing approximately 14,008 people with a combined annual payroll of $900,704,000.
844
Businesses
14,008
Employees
$900.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 106 | 12.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 101 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 87 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 82 | 9.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 72 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 71 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.3% |
| Information | 8 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 06074 vs 06042 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06042 | Manchester, CT | 22,942 | 3.5 mi |
| 06088 | East Windsor, CT | 4,936 | 5.0 mi |
| 06016 | Broad Brook, CT | 6,226 | 5.0 mi |
| 06108 | East Hartford, CT | 24,307 | 4.5 mi |
| 06066 | Vernon Rockville, CT | 29,219 | 5.8 mi |
| 06118 | East Hartford, CT | 26,956 | 6.3 mi |
| 06040 | Manchester, CT | 35,306 | 5.7 mi |
| 06095 | Windsor, CT | 29,079 | 5.7 mi |
| 06120 | Hartford, CT | 12,887 | 5.7 mi |
| 06033 | Glastonbury, CT | 28,762 | 9.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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