East Hartford, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06118
Hartford County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,956
- 1,051/sq mi High-density area
- $79,740
- Median income Near-median income area
- $229,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Hartford pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,051
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06118 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06118 (East Hartford, CT) rose +13.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.4 in 2023 to 240.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06118 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, with 26,956 residents across 25.6 square miles, a density of 1,051 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06118 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,740 (29% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,909. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $229,200 (47% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,353; owner occupancy is 72.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06118 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 06118
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Hartford, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06118.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06118, East 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
26,956
Population
25.6
Area (sq mi)
1,051
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06118?
40.0
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
19.5%
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?
$79,740
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$36,909
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06118 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
East Hartford, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,740 19th percentile higher than 19% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,673housing units
11,673
Total Housing Units
11,102
Occupied Units
571
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,200
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,353
Median Rent
1959
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
+13.1%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06118 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 147 |
| 2021 | +16.7% | 171 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 189 |
| 2023 | +12.5% | 212 |
| 2024 | +13.1% | 240 |
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 257 business establishments in ZIP 06118, employing approximately 16,199 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,853,196,000.
257
Businesses
16,199
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 54 | 21.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 29 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.6% |
| Information | 4 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.2% |
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 06118 vs 06108 →
ZIP 06118 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06106
Hartford (06106)
39,902 residents
- 06040
Manchester (06040)
35,306 residents
- 06033
Glastonbury (06033)
28,762 residents
- 06114
Hartford (06114)
27,449 residents
- 06118
East Hartford (06118)
26,956 residents
- 06109
Wethersfield (06109)
26,668 residents
- 06108
East Hartford (06108)
24,307 residents
- 06105
Hartford (06105)
19,392 residents
- 06120 12,887
Hartford (06120)
12,887 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06118 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06118 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06033
Glastonbury (06033)
$149,962 median income
- 06109
Wethersfield (06109)
$126,806 median income
- 06040
Manchester (06040)
$83,422 median income
- 06118
East Hartford (06118)
$79,740 median income
- 06103
Hartford (06103)
$71,677 median income
- 06108 $56,663
East Hartford (06108)
$56,663 median income
- 06114 $52,110
Hartford (06114)
$52,110 median income
- 06106 $46,304
Hartford (06106)
$46,304 median income
- 06105 $41,937
Hartford (06105)
$41,937 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06118 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06108 | East Hartford, CT | 24,307 | 2.3 mi |
| 06114 | Hartford, CT | 27,449 | 3.1 mi |
| 06103 | Hartford, CT | 1,410 | 3.5 mi |
| 06106 | Hartford, CT | 39,902 | 4.4 mi |
| 06120 | Hartford, CT | 12,887 | 4.0 mi |
| 06160 | Hartford, CT | 0 | 4.4 mi |
| 06040 | Manchester, CT | 35,306 | 4.6 mi |
| 06109 | Wethersfield, CT | 26,668 | 4.5 mi |
| 06033 | Glastonbury, CT | 28,762 | 4.5 mi |
| 06105 | Hartford, CT | 19,392 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06118, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (26,956 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 06118 in?
ZIP code 06118 (East 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 06118?
ZIP code 06118 in East Hartford, CT has a population of 26,956 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06118?
The median household income in ZIP 06118 is $79,740, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06118?
The median home value in ZIP 06118 is $229,200, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06118?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06118 is White at 45.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06118?
ZIP code 06118 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 16,199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06118?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06118 are: Retail trade (54), Health care and social assistance (37), Accommodation and food services (35). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06118?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06118 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 06118?
In ZIP code 06118, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 06118?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06118 is 22.8 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 06118?
In ZIP code 06118, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06118?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06118 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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