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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
$79,740
Median income
$229,200
Median home value
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $36,909. Local economic indicators show a 12.6% poverty rate alongside 4.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $229,200 (47% below the state average), median rent at $1,353 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hartford County, so you can benchmark 06118 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 06118

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Hartford, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06118.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 06118?

40.0

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

19.5%

Foreign-Born

White 45.4%
African American 20.7%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%

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?

$79,740

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$36,909

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06118 ranks nationally

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

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

$79,740 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,673

Total Housing Units

11,102

Occupied Units

571

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$229,200

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06118 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 06118 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 06118 ranks #4 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
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

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Pop: 60,448
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Pop: 44,654
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Pop: 39,902
06040 standard
Manchester, CT
Pop: 35,306
06053 standard
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Pop: 34,863
06489 standard
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Pop: 32,067

Related Areas

Hartford County East Hartford, CT Connecticut

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.

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