ZIP Code 06118
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East Hartford · Hartford County · Connecticut
- Population
- 26,956
- Median income
- $79,740
- Median home value
- $229,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.7%
- Land area
- 25.6 sq mi
1,051/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
Median age 40
New York
ZIP code 06118 in East Hartford, Connecticut has a population of 26,956. The median household income is $79,740, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $229,200, 18% below the US average. 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06118 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.6 square miles in East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. The area is home to 26,956 residents, producing a population density of 1,051 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06118 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06118 sits at $79,740 (29% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $36,909. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $229,200 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $1,353 per month, and 72.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06118 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 06118
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$36,909
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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