ZIP Code 06106

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Hartford · Hartford County · Connecticut

Population
39,902

3,645/sq mi

Median income
$46,304

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$214,200

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.5%

Median age 32.7

Land area
10.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 06106 in Hartford, Connecticut has a population of 39,902. The median household income is $46,304, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $214,200, 23% below the US average. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06106 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.9 square miles in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. The area is home to 39,902 residents, producing a population density of 3,645 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 06106 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06106 sits at $46,304 (59% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $24,432. The poverty rate stands at 27.3% and the unemployment rate at 11.2%. On housing, the median home value is $214,200 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $1,274 per month, and 23.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06106 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hartford County, so you can benchmark 06106 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 06106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06106.

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 06106, 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

39,902

Population

10.9

Area (sq mi)

3,645

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06106?

32.7

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

20.2%

Foreign-Born

White 30.6%
African American 22.4%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%

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?

$46,304

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$24,432

Per Capita Income

27.3%

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

16,623

Total Housing Units

14,522

Occupied Units

2,101

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 23.3%
Renter 76.7%

$214,200

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$1,274

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

279

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+179%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06106 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +14.5% 181
2021 +14.7% 208
2022 +15.1% 239
2023 +8.6% 260
2024 +7.5% 279

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 860 business establishments in ZIP 06106, employing approximately 18,569 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,259,937,000.

860

Businesses

18,569

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 146 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 141 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 130 15.1%
Accommodation and food services 110 12.8%
Retail trade 105 12.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 5.0%
Finance and insurance 34 4.0%
Construction 31 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 3.4%
Educational services 18 2.1%
Manufacturing 17 2.0%
Information 15 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.1%
Wholesale trade 8 0.9%
Utilities 6 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.6%

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 06106 vs 06160 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
06160 Hartford, CT 0 1.3 mi
06114 Hartford, CT 27,449 1.5 mi
06105 Hartford, CT 19,392 1.9 mi
06103 Hartford, CT 1,410 1.7 mi
06112 Hartford, CT 22,879 3.1 mi
06119 West Hartford, CT 15,474 1.9 mi
06110 West Hartford, CT 12,650 2.3 mi
06107 West Hartford, CT 18,786 3.3 mi
06120 Hartford, CT 12,887 3.2 mi
06109 Wethersfield, CT 26,668 3.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06106 in?
ZIP code 06106 (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 06106?
ZIP code 06106 in Hartford, CT has a population of 39,902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06106?
The median household income in ZIP 06106 is $46,304, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06106?
The median home value in ZIP 06106 is $214,200, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06106?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06106 is White at 30.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06106?
ZIP code 06106 has 860 business establishments employing approximately 18,569 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06106?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06106 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (146), Other services (except public administration) (141), Health care and social assistance (130). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06106?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06106 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 06106?
In ZIP code 06106, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 06106?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06106 is 22.1 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 06106?
In ZIP code 06106, approximately 23.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06106?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06106 is 27.3% 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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