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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
$99,688
Median income
$378,400
Median home value
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $65,702. Local economic indicators show a 7.0% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $378,400 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,752 per month, and 43.9% of occupied units 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. To put 06119 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hartford County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 06119?

34.9

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

17.8%

Foreign-Born

White 68.1%
African American 12.8%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

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

$65,702

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06119 ranks nationally

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

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

$99,688 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 80.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,132

Total Housing Units

6,770

Occupied Units

362

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.9%
Renter 56.1%

$378,400

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06119 ranks #8 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 06119 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 06119 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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