West Hartford, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06119
Hartford County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,474
- 2,928/sq mi High-density area
- $99,688
- Median income Above-median income area
- $378,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Hartford pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,928
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06119 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 06119 (West Hartford, CT) rose +10.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.7 in 2023 to 252.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06119 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to 15,474 residents across 5.3 square miles, a density of 2,928 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06119 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,688 (12% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $65,702. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.0% and unemployment is 3.0%. Median home value is $378,400 (13% below the average Connecticut ZIP) and median rent is $1,752; 43.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06119 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 06119
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Hartford, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06119.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 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 06119, 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
15,474
Population
5.3
Area (sq mi)
2,928
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06119?
34.9
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
17.8%
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?
$99,688
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$65,702
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06119 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
West 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)
$99,688 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
7,132housing units
7,132
Total Housing Units
6,770
Occupied Units
362
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$378,400
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,752
Median Rent
1938
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
+10.9%
YoY Change (2024)
253
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+153%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06119 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 161 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 176 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 203 |
| 2023 | +12.4% | 228 |
| 2024 | +10.9% | 253 |
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 258 business establishments in ZIP 06119, employing approximately 2,314 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,292,000.
258
Businesses
2,314
Employees
$103.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 22.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 13.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 3.9% |
| Educational services | 10 | 3.9% |
| Construction | 8 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 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 06119 vs 06105 →
ZIP 06119 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
- 06111
Newington (06111)
30,562 residents
- 06114
Hartford (06114)
27,449 residents
- 06112
Hartford (06112)
22,879 residents
- 06105
Hartford (06105)
19,392 residents
- 06107
West Hartford (06107)
18,786 residents
- 06117
West Hartford (06117)
17,267 residents
- 06119 15,474
West Hartford (06119)
15,474 residents
- 06110 12,650
West Hartford (06110)
12,650 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06119 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06119 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06107
West Hartford (06107)
$174,844 median income
- 06117
West Hartford (06117)
$171,707 median income
- 06111
Newington (06111)
$102,884 median income
- 06119
West Hartford (06119)
$99,688 median income
- 06110
West Hartford (06110)
$87,539 median income
- 06103
Hartford (06103)
$71,677 median income
- 06114 $52,110
Hartford (06114)
$52,110 median income
- 06106 $46,304
Hartford (06106)
$46,304 median income
- 06112 $44,460
Hartford (06112)
$44,460 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06119 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06105 | Hartford, CT | 19,392 | 1.4 mi |
| 06110 | West Hartford, CT | 12,650 | 2.1 mi |
| 06160 | Hartford, CT | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| 06107 | West Hartford, CT | 18,786 | 1.8 mi |
| 06106 | Hartford, CT | 39,902 | 1.9 mi |
| 06103 | Hartford, CT | 1,410 | 2.8 mi |
| 06117 | West Hartford, CT | 17,267 | 2.4 mi |
| 06112 | Hartford, CT | 22,879 | 2.6 mi |
| 06111 | Newington, CT | 30,562 | 5.3 mi |
| 06114 | Hartford, CT | 27,449 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06119, 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 (15,474 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 06119 in?
ZIP code 06119 (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 06119?
ZIP code 06119 in West Hartford, CT has a population of 15,474 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06119?
The median household income in ZIP 06119 is $99,688, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06119?
The median home value in ZIP 06119 is $378,400, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06119?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06119 is White at 68.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06119?
ZIP code 06119 has 258 business establishments employing approximately 2,314 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06119?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06119 are: Health care and social assistance (57), Other services (except public administration) (41), Accommodation and food services (37). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06119?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06119 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 06119?
In ZIP code 06119, 80.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.8% 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 06119?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06119 is 23.5 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 06119?
In ZIP code 06119, approximately 43.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06119?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06119 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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