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 High-density area
- $114,346
- Median income Above-median income area
- $359,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,536. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $359,000 (17% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,450; owner occupancy is 81.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hartford County, so 06479 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 06479
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plantsville, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06479.
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 06479?
46.1
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
10.4%
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?
$114,346
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$56,536
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06479 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Plantsville, 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)
$114,346 Top 41% higher than 59% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,357housing units
4,357
Total Housing Units
4,192
Occupied Units
165
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$359,000
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 06010
Bristol (06010)
60,448 residents
- 06489
Southington (06489)
32,067 residents
- 06410
Cheshire (06410)
29,161 residents
- 06705
Waterbury (06705)
27,122 residents
- 06704
Waterbury (06704)
25,139 residents
- 06451
Meriden (06451)
24,419 residents
- 06062 17,715
Plainville (06062)
17,715 residents
- 06716 16,680
Wolcott (06716)
16,680 residents
- 06479 10,431
Plantsville (06479)
10,431 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06479 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06479 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06410
Cheshire (06410)
$145,179 median income
- 06444
Marion (06444)
$139,830 median income
- 06489
Southington (06489)
$126,465 median income
- 06479
Plantsville (06479)
$114,346 median income
- 06716
Wolcott (06716)
$111,225 median income
- 06062
Plainville (06062)
$84,310 median income
- 06010
Bristol (06010)
$79,314 median income
- 06451
Meriden (06451)
$71,255 median income
- 06705 $53,954
Waterbury (06705)
$53,954 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06479, 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 (10,431 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 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.
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