ZIP Code 06109
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Wethersfield · Hartford County · Connecticut
- Population
- 26,668
- Median income
- $126,806
- Median home value
- $324,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.8%
- Land area
- 31.9 sq mi
837/sq mi
▲ 66% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.4
New York
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
58 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06109?
43.4
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
17.3%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06109 vs 06114 →
| 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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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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