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South Windsor, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06074

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

25,705
354/sq mi
$144,961
Median income
$375,100
Median home value
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Windsor pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
354
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06074 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06074 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, with 25,705 residents across 72.7 square miles, a density of 354 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06074 skews affluent, with a median household income of $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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 23 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 06074 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 06074

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Windsor, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06074.

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 06074, South Windsor, 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

25,705

Population

72.7

Area (sq mi)

354

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06074?

41.2

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

22.1%

Foreign-Born

White 66.1%
African American 3.7%
Asian 22.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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

How ZIP 06074 ranks nationally

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

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

$144,961 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.9%

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

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$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

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ZIP 06074 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 06074 ranks #6 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 06074 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 06074 ranks #2 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
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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Pop: 35,306
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Pop: 34,863
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Related Areas

Hartford County South Windsor, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06074 in? ▼
ZIP code 06074 (South Windsor) 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 06074? ▼
ZIP code 06074 in South Windsor, CT has a population of 25,705 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06074? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06074 is $144,961, which is 90% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06074? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06074 is $375,100, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06074? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06074 is White at 66.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06074? ▼
ZIP code 06074 has 844 business establishments employing approximately 14,008 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06074? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06074 are: Retail trade (106), Health care and social assistance (101), Other services (except public administration) (90). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06074? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06074 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 06074? ▼
In ZIP code 06074, 76.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.9% 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 06074? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06074 is 23.0 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 06074? ▼
In ZIP code 06074, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06074? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06074 is 4.9% 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.