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Hartford, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06112

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

22,879
3,241/sq mi
$44,460
Median income
$208,000
Median home value
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hartford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3,241
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06112 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06112 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, with 22,879 residents across 7.1 square miles, a density of 3,241 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06112 reports a modest median household income of $44,460 (61% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $22,409. The poverty rate stands at 25.2% and the unemployment rate at 10.6%. Median home value sits at $208,000 (52% below the state average), median rent at $1,298 a month, and owner-occupancy at 39.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06112, 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 06112

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hartford, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06112.

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 06112, 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

22,879

Population

7.1

Area (sq mi)

3,241

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06112?

30.3

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

28.0%

Foreign-Born

White 12.8%
African American 68.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%

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?

$44,460

Median Household Income

-61% vs state

$22,409

Per Capita Income

25.2%

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06112 ranks nationally

Hartford, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,460 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 46.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,497

Total Housing Units

7,529

Occupied Units

968

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.6%
Renter 60.4%

$208,000

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$1,298

Median Rent

1952

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

+9.5%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06112 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 136
2021 +15.1% 156
2022 +24.4% 194
2023 +8.8% 212
2024 +9.5% 232

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 155 business establishments in ZIP 06112, employing approximately 1,954 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,592,000.

155

Businesses

1,954

Employees

$103.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 38 24.5%
Health care and social assistance 26 16.8%
Other services (except public administration) 20 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 16 10.3%
Construction 12 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 5.8%
Educational services 8 5.2%
Finance and insurance 6 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.6%
Manufacturing 3 1.9%

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 06112 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 06112 ranks #4 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 06112 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 06112 ranks #8 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
06105 Hartford, CT 19,392 1.3 mi
06160 Hartford, CT 0 1.9 mi
06120 Hartford, CT 12,887 1.6 mi
06106 Hartford, CT 39,902 3.1 mi
06103 Hartford, CT 1,410 2.1 mi
06119 West Hartford, CT 15,474 2.6 mi
06117 West Hartford, CT 17,267 3.4 mi
06114 Hartford, CT 27,449 4.0 mi
06108 East Hartford, CT 24,307 4.0 mi
06002 Bloomfield, CT 20,486 4.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hartford County

06010 standard
Bristol, CT
Pop: 60,448
06082 standard
Enfield, CT
Pop: 44,654
06106 standard
Hartford, CT
Pop: 39,902
06040 standard
Manchester, CT
Pop: 35,306
06053 standard
New Britain, CT
Pop: 34,863
06489 standard
Southington, CT
Pop: 32,067

Related Areas

Hartford County Hartford, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06112 in? ▼
ZIP code 06112 (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 06112? ▼
ZIP code 06112 in Hartford, CT has a population of 22,879 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06112? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06112 is $44,460, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06112? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06112 is $208,000, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06112? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06112 is African American at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06112? ▼
ZIP code 06112 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 1,954 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06112? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06112 are: Retail trade (38), Health care and social assistance (26), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06112? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06112 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 06112? ▼
In ZIP code 06112, 46.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 06112? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06112 is 24.3 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 06112? ▼
In ZIP code 06112, approximately 39.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06112? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06112 is 25.2% 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.