West Simsbury, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06092
Hartford County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,203
- 188/sq mi High-density area
- $204,458
- Median income Above-median income area
- $486,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 81.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Simsbury pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 188
- people per sq mi
- 99%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06092 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 06092 (West Simsbury, CT) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 168.2 in 2023 to 182.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06092 covers 22.4 square miles in West Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,203 residents on file, a density of 188 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06092 skews affluent, with a median household income of $204,458 (81% above the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $88,864. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.8% and unemployment is 1.0%. Median home value is $486,900 (12% above the average Connecticut ZIP); 99.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 81.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06092 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 06092
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Simsbury, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06092.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 06092, West Simsbury, 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
4,203
Population
22.4
Area (sq mi)
188
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06092?
40.6
Median Age
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
6.0%
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?
$204,458
Median Household Income
+81% vs state ZIP avg
$88,864
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06092 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
West Simsbury, 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)
$204,458 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
1,489housing units
1,489
Total Housing Units
1,437
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
3.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$486,900
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
1970
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
182
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+82%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06092 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 129 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 140 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 162 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 168 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 182 |
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 70 business establishments in ZIP 06092, employing approximately 663 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,385,000.
70
Businesses
663
Employees
$29.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 15.7% |
| Construction | 10 | 14.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.7% |
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 06092 vs 06070 →
ZIP 06092 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06001
Avon (06001)
18,385 residents
- 06070
Simsbury (06070)
15,104 residents
- 06019
Canton (06019)
10,129 residents
- 06035
Granby (06035)
7,513 residents
- 06092 4,203
West Simsbury (06092)
4,203 residents
- 06089 2,813
Weatogue (06089)
2,813 residents
- 06081 1,381
Tariffville (06081)
1,381 residents
- 06090 1,232
West Granby (06090)
1,232 residents
- 06061 169
Pine Meadow (06061)
169 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06092 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06092 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06022
Collinsville (06022)
$250,000 median income
- 06092
West Simsbury (06092)
$204,458 median income
- 06070
Simsbury (06070)
$162,424 median income
- 06001
Avon (06001)
$153,664 median income
- 06090
West Granby (06090)
$151,118 median income
- 06089
Weatogue (06089)
$121,094 median income
- 06019
Canton (06019)
$117,418 median income
- 06035
Granby (06035)
$107,957 median income
- 06081
Tariffville (06081)
$106,944 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06092 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06070 | Simsbury, CT | 15,104 | 2.3 mi |
| 06019 | Canton, CT | 10,129 | 2.6 mi |
| 06089 | Weatogue, CT | 2,813 | 3.1 mi |
| 06022 | Collinsville, CT | 163 | 3.6 mi |
| 06090 | West Granby, CT | 1,232 | 5.1 mi |
| 06001 | Avon, CT | 18,385 | 5.7 mi |
| 06020 | Canton Center, CT | 0 | 4.5 mi |
| 06061 | Pine Meadow, CT | 169 | 5.6 mi |
| 06081 | Tariffville, CT | 1,381 | 5.2 mi |
| 06035 | Granby, CT | 7,513 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06092, 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 (4,203 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 06092 in?
ZIP code 06092 (West Simsbury) 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 06092?
ZIP code 06092 in West Simsbury, CT has a population of 4,203 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06092?
The median household income in ZIP 06092 is $204,458, which is 168% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06092?
The median home value in ZIP 06092 is $486,900, which is 75% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06092?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06092 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06092?
ZIP code 06092 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 663 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06092?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06092 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (15), Retail trade (11), Construction (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06092?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06092 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 06092?
In ZIP code 06092, 84.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.2% 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 06092?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06092 is 24.1 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 06092?
In ZIP code 06092, approximately 99.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 0.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06092?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06092 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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