Unionville, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06085
Hartford County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,276
- 587/sq mi High-density area
- $141,023
- Median income Above-median income area
- $413,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Unionville pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 587
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06085 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 06085 (Unionville, CT) rose +31.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.7 in 2023 to 250.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06085 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Unionville, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to 7,276 residents across 12.4 square miles, a density of 587 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06085 skews affluent, with a median household income of $141,023 (25% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,129. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 2.7%. Median home value is $413,600 (5% below the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,207; 78.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06085 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 06085
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Unionville, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06085.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
14 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 06085, Unionville, 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
7,276
Population
12.4
Area (sq mi)
587
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06085?
39.9
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
15.7%
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?
$141,023
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$62,129
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06085 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Unionville, 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)
$141,023 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
2,975housing units
2,975
Total Housing Units
2,901
Occupied Units
74
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$413,600
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,207
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
+31.2%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06085 have increased 31.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 152 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 166 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 190 |
| 2023 | +0.5% | 191 |
| 2024 | +31.2% | 250 |
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 141 business establishments in ZIP 06085, employing approximately 1,281 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,792,000.
141
Businesses
1,281
Employees
$108.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 11.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.8% |
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 06085 vs 06032 →
ZIP 06085 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06010
Bristol (06010)
60,448 residents
- 06053
New Britain (06053)
34,863 residents
- 06489
Southington (06489)
32,067 residents
- 06107 18,786
West Hartford (06107)
18,786 residents
- 06001 18,385
Avon (06001)
18,385 residents
- 06062 17,715
Plainville (06062)
17,715 residents
- 06032 17,675
Farmington (06032)
17,675 residents
- 06019 10,129
Canton (06019)
10,129 residents
- 06013 9,326
Burlington (06013)
9,326 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06085 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06085 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06107
West Hartford (06107)
$174,844 median income
- 06013
Burlington (06013)
$165,120 median income
- 06001
Avon (06001)
$153,664 median income
- 06085
Unionville (06085)
$141,023 median income
- 06032
Farmington (06032)
$140,912 median income
- 06489
Southington (06489)
$126,465 median income
- 06019
Canton (06019)
$117,418 median income
- 06062
Plainville (06062)
$84,310 median income
- 06010
Bristol (06010)
$79,314 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06085 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06032 | Farmington, CT | 17,675 | 3.3 mi |
| 06001 | Avon, CT | 18,385 | 3.5 mi |
| 06013 | Burlington, CT | 9,326 | 3.8 mi |
| 06062 | Plainville, CT | 17,715 | 5.2 mi |
| 06010 | Bristol, CT | 60,448 | 5.3 mi |
| 06020 | Canton Center, CT | 0 | 6.4 mi |
| 06019 | Canton, CT | 10,129 | 7.9 mi |
| 06107 | West Hartford, CT | 18,786 | 6.7 mi |
| 06489 | Southington, CT | 32,067 | 9.2 mi |
| 06053 | New Britain, CT | 34,863 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06085, 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 (7,276 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 06085 in?
ZIP code 06085 (Unionville) 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 06085?
ZIP code 06085 in Unionville, CT has a population of 7,276 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06085?
The median household income in ZIP 06085 is $141,023, which is 85% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06085?
The median home value in ZIP 06085 is $413,600, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06085?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06085 is White at 72.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06085?
ZIP code 06085 has 141 business establishments employing approximately 1,281 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06085?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06085 are: Construction (19), Professional, scientific, and technical services (19), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06085?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06085 increased by 31.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 06085?
In ZIP code 06085, 80.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.1% 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 06085?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06085 is 21.4 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 06085?
In ZIP code 06085, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06085?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06085 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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