ZIP Code 06119

standard

Source:

West Hartford · Hartford County · Connecticut

Population
15,474

2,928/sq mi

Median income
$99,688

▲ 31% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$378,400

▲ 36% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
66.8%

Median age 34.9

Land area
5.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 06119 in West Hartford, Connecticut has a population of 15,474. The median household income is $99,688, which is 31% above the national average. Median home value is $378,400, 36% above the US average. 66.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06119 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.3 square miles in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. The area is home to 15,474 residents, producing a population density of 2,928 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 06119 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06119 sits at $99,688 (12% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $65,702. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. 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, a direct signal of whether 06119 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hartford County, so you can benchmark 06119 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 06119

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

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

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)

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 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

More ZIP Codes in Hartford County

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.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for West Hartford, CT

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.