ZIP Code 06085
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Unionville · Hartford County · Connecticut
- Population
- 7,276
- Median income
- $141,023
- Median home value
- $413,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 67.1%
- Land area
- 12.4 sq mi
587/sq mi
▲ 85% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.9
New York
ZIP code 06085 in Unionville, Connecticut has a population of 7,276. The median household income is $141,023, which is 85% above the national average. Median home value is $413,600, 49% above the US average. 67.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06085 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.4 square miles in Unionville, Hartford County, Connecticut. The area is home to 7,276 residents, producing a population density of 587 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 06085 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06085 sits at $141,023 (25% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $62,129. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $413,600 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,207 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06085 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hartford County, so you can benchmark 06085 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 06085
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$62,129
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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