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Plantsville, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06479

Hartford County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,431
547/sq mi
$114,346
Median income
$359,000
Median home value
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Plantsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
547
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06479 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06479 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plantsville, Hartford County, Connecticut, home to 10,431 residents across 19.1 square miles, a density of 547 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06479 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,346 (1% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $56,536. Poverty here runs at 8.2%, with unemployment measured at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $359,000 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,450 per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 06479 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 06479

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plantsville, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06479.

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 06479, Plantsville, 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

10,431

Population

19.1

Area (sq mi)

547

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06479?

46.1

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 81.4%
African American 2.7%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$114,346

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$56,536

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06479 ranks nationally

Plantsville, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,346 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,357

Total Housing Units

4,192

Occupied Units

165

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$359,000

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,450

Median Rent

1976

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

-0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06479 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 157
2021 +9.9% 173
2022 +14.2% 197
2023 +15.3% 228
2024 -0.4% 227

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 241 business establishments in ZIP 06479, employing approximately 3,902 people with a combined annual payroll of $189,776,000.

241

Businesses

3,902

Employees

$189.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 36 14.9%
Accommodation and food services 34 14.1%
Health care and social assistance 27 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 25 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 9.5%
Manufacturing 20 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 7.0%
Retail trade 16 6.6%
Wholesale trade 9 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.7%
Finance and insurance 8 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.7%
Educational services 4 1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 06479 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 06479 ranks #9 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 06479 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 06479 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
06467 Milldale, CT 157 0.7 mi
06444 Marion, CT 370 1.8 mi
06410 Cheshire, CT 29,161 4.5 mi
06489 Southington, CT 32,067 3.0 mi
06716 Wolcott, CT 16,680 3.9 mi
06451 Meriden, CT 24,419 4.8 mi
06705 Waterbury, CT 27,122 5.0 mi
06704 Waterbury, CT 25,139 6.7 mi
06062 Plainville, CT 17,715 7.0 mi
06010 Bristol, CT 60,448 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hartford County

06010 standard
Bristol, CT
Pop: 60,448
06082 standard
Enfield, CT
Pop: 44,654
06106 standard
Hartford, CT
Pop: 39,902
06040 standard
Manchester, CT
Pop: 35,306
06053 standard
New Britain, CT
Pop: 34,863
06489 standard
Southington, CT
Pop: 32,067

Related Areas

Hartford County Plantsville, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06479 in? ▼
ZIP code 06479 (Plantsville) 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 06479? ▼
ZIP code 06479 in Plantsville, CT has a population of 10,431 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06479? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06479 is $114,346, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06479? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06479 is $359,000, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06479? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06479 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06479? ▼
ZIP code 06479 has 241 business establishments employing approximately 3,902 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06479? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06479 are: Construction (36), Accommodation and food services (34), Health care and social assistance (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06479? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06479 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 06479? ▼
In ZIP code 06479, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.9% 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 06479? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06479 is 24.0 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 06479? ▼
In ZIP code 06479, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06479? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06479 is 8.2% 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.