ZIP Code 06120

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Hartford · Hartford County · Connecticut

Population
12,887

1,399/sq mi

Median income
$34,830

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$184,400

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.1%

Median age 30.7

Land area
9.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 06120 in Hartford, Connecticut has a population of 12,887. The median household income is $34,830, which is 54% below the national average. Median home value is $184,400, 34% below the US average. 8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06120 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.2 square miles in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. The area is home to 12,887 residents, producing a population density of 1,399 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 06120 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06120 sits at $34,830 (69% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $18,889. The poverty rate stands at 38.1% and the unemployment rate at 16.7%. On housing, the median home value is $184,400 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $1,267 per month, and 12.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06120 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, 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 06120 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 06120

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06120.

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 06120, 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

12,887

Population

9.2

Area (sq mi)

1,399

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06120?

30.7

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

16.4%

Foreign-Born

White 12.0%
African American 45.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%

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

$18,889

Per Capita Income

38.1%

Poverty Rate

16.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 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 49.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,683

Total Housing Units

5,077

Occupied Units

606

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 12.8%
Renter 87.2%

$184,400

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Hartford, CT

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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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