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East Windsor, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06088

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

4,936
169/sq mi
$79,375
Median income
$193,000
Median home value
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Windsor pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
169
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06088 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06088 covers 29.1 square miles in East Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,936 residents on file, a density of 169 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06088 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,375 (30% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $50,367. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. Housing costs here run $193,000 for a typical home value (56% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,386 a month; 69.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hartford County, letting you compare 06088 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 06088

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Windsor, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06088.

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 06088, East 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

4,936

Population

29.1

Area (sq mi)

169

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06088?

48.8

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 79.3%
African American 1.8%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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?

$79,375

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$50,367

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 06088 ranks nationally

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

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

$79,375 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,370

Total Housing Units

2,135

Occupied Units

235

Vacant Units

1.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.0%
Renter 31.0%

$193,000

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$1,386

Median Rent

1974

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

+15.8%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06088 have increased 15.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 150
2021 +10.1% 165
2022 +13.3% 187
2023 +9.5% 205
2024 +15.8% 237

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 280 business establishments in ZIP 06088, employing approximately 5,681 people with a combined annual payroll of $330,877,000.

280

Businesses

5,681

Employees

$330.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 52 18.6%
Accommodation and food services 37 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 32 11.4%
Wholesale trade 25 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 8.2%
Manufacturing 21 7.5%
Construction 18 6.4%
Health care and social assistance 16 5.7%
Finance and insurance 13 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.1%
Utilities 4 1.4%
Information 3 1.1%
Educational services 3 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.1%

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 06088 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 06088 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 06088 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 06088 ranks #null 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
06016 Broad Brook, CT 6,226 2.7 mi
06096 Windsor Locks, CT 12,498 3.5 mi
06074 South Windsor, CT 25,705 5.0 mi
06095 Windsor, CT 29,079 4.6 mi
06082 Enfield, CT 44,654 5.8 mi
06078 Suffield, CT 12,413 6.4 mi
06108 East Hartford, CT 24,307 8.7 mi
06029 Ellington, CT 15,547 7.6 mi
01106 Longmeadow, MA 16,021 9.9 mi
06042 Manchester, CT 22,942 8.3 mi

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Pop: 60,448
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Pop: 35,306
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Pop: 34,863
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Pop: 32,067

Related Areas

Hartford County East Windsor, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06088 in? ▼
ZIP code 06088 (East 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 06088? ▼
ZIP code 06088 in East Windsor, CT has a population of 4,936 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06088? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06088 is $79,375, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06088? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06088 is $193,000, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06088? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06088 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06088? ▼
ZIP code 06088 has 280 business establishments employing approximately 5,681 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06088? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06088 are: Retail trade (52), Accommodation and food services (37), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06088? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06088 increased by 15.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 06088? ▼
In ZIP code 06088, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06088? ▼
In ZIP code 06088, approximately 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06088? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06088 is 5.8% 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.