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West Hartford, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06117

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

17,267
671/sq mi
$171,707
Median income
$472,300
Median home value
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Hartford pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
671
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06117 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06117 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to 17,267 residents across 25.7 square miles, a density of 671 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06117 skews affluent, with a median household income of $171,707 (52% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $78,394. Poverty here runs at 4.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $472,300 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $2,179 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hartford County, letting you compare 06117 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 06117

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Hartford, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06117.

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 06117, West 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

17,267

Population

25.7

Area (sq mi)

671

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06117?

43.9

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

19.3%

Foreign-Born

White 73.8%
African American 6.5%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$171,707

Median Household Income

+52% vs state

$78,394

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06117 ranks nationally

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

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

$171,707 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 82.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,083

Total Housing Units

5,862

Occupied Units

221

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$472,300

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$2,179

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

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06117 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 149
2021 +9.1% 163
2022 +13.8% 185
2023 +14.0% 211
2024 +9.6% 231

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 260 business establishments in ZIP 06117, employing approximately 7,681 people with a combined annual payroll of $306,610,000.

260

Businesses

7,681

Employees

$306.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 51 19.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 13.5%
Accommodation and food services 29 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 29 11.2%
Retail trade 22 8.5%
Finance and insurance 19 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 5.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 4.6%
Educational services 9 3.5%
Construction 6 2.3%
Information 5 1.9%
Wholesale trade 4 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.1%

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 06117 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 06117 ranks #7 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 06117 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 06117 ranks #2 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
06107 West Hartford, CT 18,786 2.3 mi
06119 West Hartford, CT 15,474 2.4 mi
06105 Hartford, CT 19,392 3.1 mi
06112 Hartford, CT 22,879 3.4 mi
06002 Bloomfield, CT 20,486 4.0 mi
06110 West Hartford, CT 12,650 4.0 mi
06160 Hartford, CT 0 3.9 mi
06001 Avon, CT 18,385 4.7 mi
06120 Hartford, CT 12,887 5.0 mi
06106 Hartford, CT 39,902 4.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06117 in? ▼
ZIP code 06117 (West 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 06117? ▼
ZIP code 06117 in West Hartford, CT has a population of 17,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06117? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06117 is $171,707, which is 125% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06117? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06117 is $472,300, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06117? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06117 is White at 73.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06117? ▼
ZIP code 06117 has 260 business establishments employing approximately 7,681 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06117? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06117 are: Health care and social assistance (51), Professional, scientific, and technical services (35), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06117? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06117 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 06117? ▼
In ZIP code 06117, 82.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.7% 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 06117? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06117 is 22.7 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 06117? ▼
In ZIP code 06117, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06117? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06117 is 4.0% 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.