Hartford, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06120
Hartford County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,887
- 1,399/sq mi High-density area
- $34,830
- Median income Below-median income area
- $184,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 8.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hartford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,399
- people per sq mi
- 13%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06120 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 06120 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to 12,887 residents across 9.2 square miles, a density of 1,399 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06120 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,830 (69% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,889. Economic pressure is pronounced: 38.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $184,400 (58% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,267; owner occupancy is 12.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06120 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 06120
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hartford, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06120.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Construction 14
Construction
14 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 06120, 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
12,887
Population
9.2
Area (sq mi)
1,399
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06120?
30.7
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
16.4%
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?
$34,830
Median Household Income
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$18,889
Per Capita Income
38.1%
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06120 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
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)
$34,830 0th percentile higher than 0% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Connecticut 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,683housing units
5,683
Total Housing Units
5,077
Occupied Units
606
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,400
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$1,267
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 253 business establishments in ZIP 06120, employing approximately 5,370 people with a combined annual payroll of $312,545,000.
253
Businesses
5,370
Employees
$312.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 54 | 21.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 18.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 13.4% |
| Construction | 14 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.6% |
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 06120 vs 06103 →
ZIP 06120 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
- 06095
Windsor (06095)
29,079 residents
- 06114
Hartford (06114)
27,449 residents
- 06109
Wethersfield (06109)
26,668 residents
- 06108
East Hartford (06108)
24,307 residents
- 06112
Hartford (06112)
22,879 residents
- 06105
Hartford (06105)
19,392 residents
- 06119 15,474
West Hartford (06119)
15,474 residents
- 06120 12,887
Hartford (06120)
12,887 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06120 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06120 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06109
Wethersfield (06109)
$126,806 median income
- 06095
Windsor (06095)
$105,322 median income
- 06119
West Hartford (06119)
$99,688 median income
- 06103
Hartford (06103)
$71,677 median income
- 06108
East Hartford (06108)
$56,663 median income
- 06114
Hartford (06114)
$52,110 median income
- 06106 $46,304
Hartford (06106)
$46,304 median income
- 06112 $44,460
Hartford (06112)
$44,460 median income
- 06105 $41,937
Hartford (06105)
$41,937 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06120 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06103 | Hartford, CT | 1,410 | 1.6 mi |
| 06112 | Hartford, CT | 22,879 | 1.6 mi |
| 06160 | Hartford, CT | 0 | 2.1 mi |
| 06108 | East Hartford, CT | 24,307 | 2.3 mi |
| 06114 | Hartford, CT | 27,449 | 3.5 mi |
| 06105 | Hartford, CT | 19,392 | 2.3 mi |
| 06106 | Hartford, CT | 39,902 | 3.2 mi |
| 06119 | West Hartford, CT | 15,474 | 3.7 mi |
| 06095 | Windsor, CT | 29,079 | 5.7 mi |
| 06109 | Wethersfield, CT | 26,668 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06120, 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 (12,887 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 06120 in?
ZIP code 06120 (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 06120?
ZIP code 06120 in Hartford, CT has a population of 12,887 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06120?
The median household income in ZIP 06120 is $34,830, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06120?
The median home value in ZIP 06120 is $184,400, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06120?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06120 is African American at 45.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06120?
ZIP code 06120 has 253 business establishments employing approximately 5,370 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06120?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06120 are: Retail trade (54), Other services (except public administration) (46), Accommodation and food services (35). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06120?
In ZIP code 06120, 49.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 06120?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06120 is 22.9 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 06120?
In ZIP code 06120, approximately 12.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 87.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06120?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06120 is 38.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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