Hartford, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06103
Hartford County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,410
- 1,158/sq mi High-density area
- $71,677
- Median income Near-median income area
- $275,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hartford pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,158
- people per sq mi
- 3%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06103 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 06103 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to just 1,410 residents across 1.2 square miles, a density of 1,158 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06103 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,677 (37% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $73,284. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $275,000 (37% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,702; owner occupancy is 3.0%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06103 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 06103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hartford, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06103.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
152 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
118 establishments
- Management of companies and enterprises
Management of companies and enterprises
88 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 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 06103, Hartford, 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
1,410
Population
1.2
Area (sq mi)
1,158
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06103?
29.8
Median Age
56.4%
Male
43.6%
Female
28.0%
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?
$71,677
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$73,284
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 06103 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Hartford, 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)
$71,677 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
2,764housing units
2,764
Total Housing Units
2,169
Occupied Units
595
Vacant Units
1.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$275,000
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,702
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 707 business establishments in ZIP 06103, employing approximately 19,994 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,429,437,000.
707
Businesses
19,994
Employees
$2.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 152 | 21.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 118 | 16.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 88 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 73 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 4.2% |
| Information | 28 | 4.0% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.4% |
| Construction | 8 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.4% |
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 06103 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06106
Hartford (06106)
39,902 residents
- 06114
Hartford (06114)
27,449 residents
- 06118
East Hartford (06118)
26,956 residents
- 06109
Wethersfield (06109)
26,668 residents
- 06108
East Hartford (06108)
24,307 residents
- 06112
Hartford (06112)
22,879 residents
- 06105
Hartford (06105)
19,392 residents
- 06119 15,474
West Hartford (06119)
15,474 residents
- 06120 12,887
Hartford (06120)
12,887 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06103 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06103 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06109
Wethersfield (06109)
$126,806 median income
- 06119
West Hartford (06119)
$99,688 median income
- 06118
East Hartford (06118)
$79,740 median income
- 06103
Hartford (06103)
$71,677 median income
- 06108
East Hartford (06108)
$56,663 median income
- 06114
Hartford (06114)
$52,110 median income
- 06106 $46,304
Hartford (06106)
$46,304 median income
- 06112 $44,460
Hartford (06112)
$44,460 median income
- 06105 $41,937
Hartford (06105)
$41,937 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06103 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06160 | Hartford, CT | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| 06120 | Hartford, CT | 12,887 | 1.6 mi |
| 06114 | Hartford, CT | 27,449 | 2.0 mi |
| 06105 | Hartford, CT | 19,392 | 1.7 mi |
| 06106 | Hartford, CT | 39,902 | 1.7 mi |
| 06112 | Hartford, CT | 22,879 | 2.1 mi |
| 06119 | West Hartford, CT | 15,474 | 2.8 mi |
| 06108 | East Hartford, CT | 24,307 | 2.8 mi |
| 06109 | Wethersfield, CT | 26,668 | 4.6 mi |
| 06118 | East Hartford, CT | 26,956 | 3.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06103, 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 (1,410 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 06103 in?
ZIP code 06103 (Hartford) 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 06103?
ZIP code 06103 in Hartford, CT has a population of 1,410 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06103?
The median household income in ZIP 06103 is $71,677, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06103?
The median home value in ZIP 06103 is $275,000, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06103?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06103 is White at 44.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06103?
ZIP code 06103 has 707 business establishments employing approximately 19,994 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06103?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06103 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (152), Finance and insurance (118), Management of companies and enterprises (88). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06103?
In ZIP code 06103, 73.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.6% 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 06103?
In ZIP code 06103, approximately 3.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 97.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06103?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06103 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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