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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
$141,023
Median income
$413,600
Median home value
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $62,129. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. Housing costs here run $413,600 for a typical home value (5% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,207 a month; 78.4% of 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06085, plus 6 more within Hartford County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 06085

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Unionville, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06085.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 06085?

39.9

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

15.7%

Foreign-Born

White 72.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 16.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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

How ZIP 06085 ranks nationally

Unionville, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$141,023 Top 5% higher than 95% 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 80.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.1%

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

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$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

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ZIP 06085 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 06085 ranks #0 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 06085 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 06085 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Hartford County

06010 standard
Bristol, CT
Pop: 60,448
06082 standard
Enfield, CT
Pop: 44,654
06106 standard
Hartford, CT
Pop: 39,902
06040 standard
Manchester, CT
Pop: 35,306
06053 standard
New Britain, CT
Pop: 34,863
06489 standard
Southington, CT
Pop: 32,067

Related Areas

Hartford County Unionville, CT Connecticut

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.