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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
$46,304
Median income
$214,200
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $24,432. The poverty rate stands at 27.3% and the unemployment rate at 11.2%. Housing costs here run $214,200 for a typical home value (51% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,274 a month; 23.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hartford County, letting you compare 06106 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 06106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hartford, CT

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 + 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

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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

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

$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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06106 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06106 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 06106 ranks #7 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 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

More ZIP Codes in Hartford County

06010 standard
Bristol, CT
Pop: 60,448
06082 standard
Enfield, CT
Pop: 44,654
06040 standard
Manchester, CT
Pop: 35,306
06053 standard
New Britain, CT
Pop: 34,863
06489 standard
Southington, CT
Pop: 32,067
06111 standard
Newington, CT
Pop: 30,562

Related Areas

Hartford County Hartford, CT Connecticut

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.