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Hartford, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06105

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

19,392
3,186/sq mi
$41,937
Median income
$402,300
Median home value
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hartford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
3,186
people per sq mi
19%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06105 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06105 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to 19,392 residents across 6.1 square miles, a density of 3,186 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06105 reports a modest median household income of $41,937 (63% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $43,996. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.7%. The typical home here is valued at $402,300 (7% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,143 monthly, and 19.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06105, plus 6 more within Hartford County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 06105

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hartford, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06105.

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 06105, 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

19,392

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

3,186

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06105?

36.9

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

20.1%

Foreign-Born

White 30.1%
African American 36.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%

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?

$41,937

Median Household Income

-63% vs state

$43,996

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06105 ranks nationally

Hartford, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,937 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,807

Total Housing Units

10,047

Occupied Units

1,760

Vacant Units

1.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 19.3%
Renter 80.7%

$402,300

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,143

Median Rent

1947

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

+13.9%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06105 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 152
2021 +8.0% 164
2022 +13.6% 186
2023 +6.0% 197
2024 +13.9% 224

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 348 business establishments in ZIP 06105, employing approximately 9,409 people with a combined annual payroll of $705,438,000.

348

Businesses

9,409

Employees

$705.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 126 36.2%
Other services (except public administration) 51 14.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 31 8.9%
Retail trade 24 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 5.5%
Finance and insurance 13 3.7%
Construction 10 2.9%
Educational services 9 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.6%
Information 6 1.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 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 06105 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 06105 ranks #4 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 06105 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 06105 ranks #9 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
06160 Hartford, CT 0 0.9 mi
06112 Hartford, CT 22,879 1.3 mi
06119 West Hartford, CT 15,474 1.4 mi
06106 Hartford, CT 39,902 1.9 mi
06103 Hartford, CT 1,410 1.7 mi
06120 Hartford, CT 12,887 2.3 mi
06117 West Hartford, CT 17,267 3.1 mi
06110 West Hartford, CT 12,650 3.3 mi
06114 Hartford, CT 27,449 3.1 mi
06107 West Hartford, CT 18,786 3.1 mi

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Pop: 60,448
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Pop: 44,654
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Pop: 39,902
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Pop: 35,306
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Pop: 34,863
06489 standard
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Pop: 32,067

Related Areas

Hartford County Hartford, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06105 in? ▼
ZIP code 06105 (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 06105? ▼
ZIP code 06105 in Hartford, CT has a population of 19,392 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06105? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06105 is $41,937, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06105? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06105 is $402,300, which is 45% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06105? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06105 is African American at 36.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06105? ▼
ZIP code 06105 has 348 business establishments employing approximately 9,409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06105? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06105 are: Health care and social assistance (126), Other services (except public administration) (51), Professional, scientific, and technical services (36). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06105? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06105 increased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 06105? ▼
In ZIP code 06105, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 06105? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06105 is 23.4 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 06105? ▼
In ZIP code 06105, approximately 19.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 80.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06105? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06105 is 20.2% 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.