ZIP Code 06108

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East Hartford · Hartford County · Connecticut

Population
24,307

1,156/sq mi

Median income
$56,663

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$230,500

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.2%

Median age 36

Land area
21.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 06108 in East Hartford, Connecticut has a population of 24,307. The median household income is $56,663, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $230,500, 17% below the US average. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06108 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.0 square miles in East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. The area is home to 24,307 residents, producing a population density of 1,156 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 06108 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06108 sits at $56,663 (50% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $30,199. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $230,500 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $1,171 per month, and 46.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06108 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, 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 06108 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 06108

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06108.

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 06108, East 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

24,307

Population

21.0

Area (sq mi)

1,156

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06108?

36.0

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

22.0%

Foreign-Born

White 30.0%
African American 29.1%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%

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?

$56,663

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$30,199

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,855

Total Housing Units

9,249

Occupied Units

606

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.0%
Renter 54.0%

$230,500

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$1,171

Median Rent

1964

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

+12.7%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06108 have increased 12.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 148
2021 +14.8% 170
2022 +12.0% 190
2023 +8.9% 207
2024 +12.7% 234

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 790 business establishments in ZIP 06108, employing approximately 17,651 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,102,066,000.

790

Businesses

17,651

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 92 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 84 10.6%
Construction 77 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 77 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 74 9.4%
Wholesale trade 69 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 67 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 51 6.5%
Manufacturing 46 5.8%
Finance and insurance 45 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 25 3.2%
Information 18 2.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 1.5%
Educational services 8 1.0%
Utilities 7 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.9%

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 06108 vs 06118 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
06118 East Hartford, CT 26,956 2.3 mi
06120 Hartford, CT 12,887 2.3 mi
06103 Hartford, CT 1,410 2.8 mi
06160 Hartford, CT 0 3.7 mi
06112 Hartford, CT 22,879 4.0 mi
06114 Hartford, CT 27,449 3.8 mi
06105 Hartford, CT 19,392 4.3 mi
06074 South Windsor, CT 25,705 4.5 mi
06106 Hartford, CT 39,902 4.4 mi
06042 Manchester, CT 22,942 5.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06108 in?
ZIP code 06108 (East 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 06108?
ZIP code 06108 in East Hartford, CT has a population of 24,307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06108?
The median household income in ZIP 06108 is $56,663, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06108?
The median home value in ZIP 06108 is $230,500, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06108?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06108 is White at 30.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06108?
ZIP code 06108 has 790 business establishments employing approximately 17,651 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06108?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06108 are: Retail trade (92), Other services (except public administration) (84), Construction (77). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06108?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06108 increased by 12.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 06108?
In ZIP code 06108, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 06108?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06108 is 22.0 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 06108?
In ZIP code 06108, approximately 46.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06108?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06108 is 13.8% 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 East 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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