ZIP Code 06489
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Southington · Hartford County · Connecticut
- Population
- 32,067
- Median income
- $126,465
- Median home value
- $379,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 44.6%
- Land area
- 72.0 sq mi
445/sq mi
▲ 66% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 36% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.6
New York
ZIP code 06489 in Southington, Connecticut has a population of 32,067. The median household income is $126,465, which is 66% above the national average. Median home value is $379,600, 36% above the US average. 44.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 06489 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.0 square miles in Southington, Hartford County, Connecticut. The area is home to 32,067 residents, producing a population density of 445 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 06489 against Connecticut and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06489 sits at $126,465 (12% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $60,371. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $379,600 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,472 per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06489 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, 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 06489 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 06489
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06489.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
120 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
118 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
104 establishments
- Construction
Construction
96 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06489, Southington, 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
32,067
Population
72.0
Area (sq mi)
445
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06489?
44.6
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
9.1%
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?
$126,465
Median Household Income
+12% vs state
$60,371
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
13,285
Total Housing Units
12,792
Occupied Units
493
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$379,600
Median Home Value
-13% vs state
$1,472
Median Rent
1974
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06489 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 149 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 163 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 183 |
| 2023 | +13.4% | 208 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 216 |
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 815 business establishments in ZIP 06489, employing approximately 12,896 people with a combined annual payroll of $658,252,000.
815
Businesses
12,896
Employees
$658.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 120 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 118 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 104 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 96 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 51 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 47 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 45 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 44 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 2.5% |
| Information | 16 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.4% |
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 06489 vs 06479 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06479 | Plantsville, CT | 10,431 | 3.0 mi |
| 06062 | Plainville, CT | 17,715 | 4.2 mi |
| 06467 | Milldale, CT | 157 | 3.4 mi |
| 06037 | Berlin, CT | 18,565 | 4.9 mi |
| 06052 | New Britain, CT | 7,858 | 4.6 mi |
| 06444 | Marion, CT | 370 | 4.7 mi |
| 06716 | Wolcott, CT | 16,680 | 5.3 mi |
| 06451 | Meriden, CT | 24,419 | 5.5 mi |
| 06410 | Cheshire, CT | 29,161 | 7.2 mi |
| 06010 | Bristol, CT | 60,448 | 5.9 mi |
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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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