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 High-density area
- $79,375
- Median income Near-median income area
- $193,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06088 (East Windsor, CT) rose +15.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.0 in 2023 to 237.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,367. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 2.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $193,000 (56% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,386; owner occupancy is 69.0%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06088 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 06088
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Windsor, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06088.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 06088?
48.8
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
9.4%
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?
$79,375
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$50,367
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 06088 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
East Windsor, 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)
$79,375 18th percentile higher than 18% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Connecticut ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,370housing units
2,370
Total Housing Units
2,135
Occupied Units
235
Vacant Units
1.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$193,000
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06088 vs 06016 →
ZIP 06088 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06082
Enfield (06082)
44,654 residents
- 06095
Windsor (06095)
29,079 residents
- 06074
South Windsor (06074)
25,705 residents
- 06108
East Hartford (06108)
24,307 residents
- 06042
Manchester (06042)
22,942 residents
- 01106 16,021
Longmeadow (01106)
16,021 residents
- 06029 15,547
Ellington (06029)
15,547 residents
- 06096 12,498
Windsor Locks (06096)
12,498 residents
- 06078 12,413
Suffield (06078)
12,413 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06088 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06088 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 01106
Longmeadow (01106)
$147,935 median income
- 06074
South Windsor (06074)
$144,961 median income
- 06029
Ellington (06029)
$129,331 median income
- 06016
Broad Brook (06016)
$120,399 median income
- 06078
Suffield (06078)
$116,054 median income
- 06095
Windsor (06095)
$105,322 median income
- 06042
Manchester (06042)
$91,892 median income
- 06082
Enfield (06082)
$90,404 median income
- 06096
Windsor Locks (06096)
$81,205 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06088, 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 (4,936 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 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.
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