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 High-density area
- $41,937
- Median income Below-median income area
- $402,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06105 (Hartford, CT) rose +13.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.1 in 2023 to 224.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,996. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.7%. Median home value is $402,300 (7% below the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,143; 19.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06105 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 06105
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hartford, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06105.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
126 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 36
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 31
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Retail trade 24
Retail trade
24 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 06105?
36.9
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
20.1%
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?
$41,937
Median Household Income
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$43,996
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06105 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)
$41,937 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
11,807housing units
11,807
Total Housing Units
10,047
Occupied Units
1,760
Vacant Units
1.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$402,300
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06105 vs 06160 →
ZIP 06105 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
- 06112
Hartford (06112)
22,879 residents
- 06105
Hartford (06105)
19,392 residents
- 06107
West Hartford (06107)
18,786 residents
- 06117
West Hartford (06117)
17,267 residents
- 06119 15,474
West Hartford (06119)
15,474 residents
- 06120 12,887
Hartford (06120)
12,887 residents
- 06110 12,650
West Hartford (06110)
12,650 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06105 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06105 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06107
West Hartford (06107)
$174,844 median income
- 06117
West Hartford (06117)
$171,707 median income
- 06119
West Hartford (06119)
$99,688 median income
- 06110
West Hartford (06110)
$87,539 median income
- 06103
Hartford (06103)
$71,677 median income
- 06114 $52,110
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 06105 ranks #9 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 |
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06105, 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 (19,392 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 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.
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