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East Hartford, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06108

Hartford County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

24,307
1,156/sq mi
$56,663
Median income
$230,500
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Hartford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
1,156
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06108 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06108 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, with 24,307 residents across 21.0 square miles, a density of 1,156 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06108 reports a modest median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $230,500 (47% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,171 monthly, and 46.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06108, plus 6 more within Hartford County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 06108

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Hartford, CT

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

24,307

Population

21.0

Area (sq mi)

1,156

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 06108 ranks nationally

East Hartford, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,663 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 06108 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 06108 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 06108 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 06108 ranks #5 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
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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Pop: 60,448
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Pop: 44,654
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Pop: 39,902
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Pop: 35,306
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Pop: 34,863
06489 standard
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Pop: 32,067

Related Areas

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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.

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