ZIP Code 06109

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Wethersfield · Hartford County · Connecticut

Population
26,668

837/sq mi

Median income
$126,806

▲ 66% vs US

higher than 92% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$324,600

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
54.8%

Median age 43.4

Land area
31.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 06109 in Wethersfield, Connecticut has a population of 26,668. The median household income is $126,806, which is 66% above the national average. Median home value is $324,600, 17% above the US average. 54.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06109 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.9 square miles in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut. The area is home to 26,668 residents, producing a population density of 837 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 06109 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06109 sits at $126,806 (12% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $57,772. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $324,600 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,370 per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06109 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hartford County, so you can benchmark 06109 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 06109

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06109.

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 06109, Wethersfield, 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

26,668

Population

31.9

Area (sq mi)

837

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06109?

43.4

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

17.3%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 4.3%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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?

$126,806

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$57,772

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 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 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,747

Total Housing Units

11,212

Occupied Units

535

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$324,600

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,370

Median Rent

1960

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06109 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 143
2021 +9.8% 157
2022 +11.0% 174
2023 +12.4% 196
2024 +7.2% 210

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 578 business establishments in ZIP 06109, employing approximately 6,859 people with a combined annual payroll of $386,002,000.

578

Businesses

6,859

Employees

$386.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 88 15.2%
Retail trade 79 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 69 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 65 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 10.0%
Finance and insurance 44 7.6%
Construction 43 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 4.7%
Wholesale trade 24 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.6%
Manufacturing 10 1.7%
Information 8 1.4%
Educational services 8 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
06114 Hartford, CT 27,449 2.6 mi
06067 Rocky Hill, CT 19,709 3.1 mi
06103 Hartford, CT 1,410 4.6 mi
06106 Hartford, CT 39,902 3.5 mi
06111 Newington, CT 30,562 3.3 mi
06160 Hartford, CT 0 4.6 mi
06120 Hartford, CT 12,887 6.1 mi
06416 Cromwell, CT 14,005 6.0 mi
06110 West Hartford, CT 12,650 3.9 mi
06118 East Hartford, CT 26,956 4.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06109 in?
ZIP code 06109 (Wethersfield) 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 06109?
ZIP code 06109 in Wethersfield, CT has a population of 26,668 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06109?
The median household income in ZIP 06109 is $126,806, which is 66% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06109?
The median home value in ZIP 06109 is $324,600, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06109?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06109 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06109?
ZIP code 06109 has 578 business establishments employing approximately 6,859 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06109?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06109 are: Health care and social assistance (88), Retail trade (79), Accommodation and food services (69). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06109?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06109 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 06109?
In ZIP code 06109, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.8% 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 06109?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06109 is 21.2 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 06109?
In ZIP code 06109, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06109?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06109 is 6.9% 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 Wethersfield, 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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