Hartford, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06106
Hartford County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,902
- 3,645/sq mi High-density area
- $46,304
- Median income Below-median income area
- $214,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hartford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,645
- people per sq mi
- 23%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06106 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 06106 (Hartford, CT) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.6 in 2023 to 279.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06106 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, with 39,902 residents across 10.9 square miles, a density of 3,645 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06106 reports a modest median household income of $46,304 (59% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,432. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $214,200 (51% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,274; owner occupancy is 23.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06106 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 06106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hartford, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06106.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
146 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
141 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
130 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
110 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
105 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 06106, 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
39,902
Population
10.9
Area (sq mi)
3,645
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06106?
32.7
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
20.2%
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?
$46,304
Median Household Income
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$24,432
Per Capita Income
27.3%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06106 ranks nationally
Hartford, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$46,304 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
16,623housing units
16,623
Total Housing Units
14,522
Occupied Units
2,101
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,200
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$1,274
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
+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 06106 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
- 06109
Wethersfield (06109)
26,668 residents
- 06112
Hartford (06112)
22,879 residents
- 06105
Hartford (06105)
19,392 residents
- 06107
West Hartford (06107)
18,786 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 06106 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06106 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
- 06109
Wethersfield (06109)
$126,806 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 06106 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06106, 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 (39,902 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 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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