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Wethersfield, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06109

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

26,668
837/sq mi
$126,806
Median income
$324,600
Median home value
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wethersfield pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
837
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06109 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06109 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, with 26,668 residents across 31.9 square miles, a density of 837 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06109 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,806 (12% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $57,772. Local economic indicators show a 6.9% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $324,600 (25% below the state average), median rent at $1,370 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.6%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06109, 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 06109

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wethersfield, CT

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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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

How ZIP 06109 ranks nationally

Wethersfield, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$126,806 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

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 06109 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 06109 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 06109 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 06109 ranks the highest 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
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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Pop: 44,654
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Pop: 39,902
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Pop: 35,306
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Pop: 34,863
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Pop: 32,067

Related Areas

Hartford County Wethersfield, CT Connecticut

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.

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