ZIP Code 06105

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Hartford · Hartford County · Connecticut

Population
19,392

3,186/sq mi

Median income
$41,937

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$402,300

▲ 45% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.7%

Median age 36.9

Land area
6.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 06105 in Hartford, Connecticut has a population of 19,392. The median household income is $41,937, which is 45% below the national average. Median home value is $402,300, 45% above the US average. 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06105 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.1 square miles in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. The area is home to 19,392 residents, producing a population density of 3,186 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06105 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06105 sits at $41,937 (63% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $43,996. The poverty rate stands at 20.2% and the unemployment rate at 10.7%. On housing, the median home value is $402,300 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,143 per month, and 19.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06105 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hartford County, so you can benchmark 06105 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 06105

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,392

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

3,186

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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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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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Official Data Resources for Hartford, CT

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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