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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
$204,458
Median income
$486,900
Median home value
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $88,864. Local economic indicators show a 1.8% poverty rate alongside 1.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $486,900 (12% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 99.4% of units 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. To put 06092 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hartford County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 06092?

40.6

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

$88,864

Per Capita Income

1.8%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06092 ranks nationally

West Simsbury, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$204,458 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 84.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 81.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,489

Total Housing Units

1,437

Occupied Units

52

Vacant Units

3.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 99.4%
Renter 0.6%

$486,900

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

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

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ZIP 06092 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 06092 ranks #5 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 06092 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 06092 ranks #2 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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