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Southington, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06489

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

32,067
445/sq mi
$126,465
Median income
$379,600
Median home value
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Southington pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
445
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06489 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06489 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Southington, Hartford County, Connecticut, with 32,067 residents across 72.0 square miles, a density of 445 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06489 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,465 (12% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $60,371. Local economic indicators show a 4.0% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 06489

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Southington, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06489.

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 06489, Southington, 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

32,067

Population

72.0

Area (sq mi)

445

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06489?

44.6

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 1.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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

How ZIP 06489 ranks nationally

Southington, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$126,465 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.6%

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

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$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

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ZIP 06489 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 06489 ranks #2 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 06489 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 06489 ranks #3 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Hartford County

06010 standard
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Pop: 60,448
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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
06111 standard
Newington, CT
Pop: 30,562

Related Areas

Hartford County Southington, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06489 in? ▼
ZIP code 06489 (Southington) 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 06489? ▼
ZIP code 06489 in Southington, CT has a population of 32,067 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06489? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06489 is $126,465, which is 66% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06489? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06489 is $379,600, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06489? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06489 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06489? ▼
ZIP code 06489 has 815 business establishments employing approximately 12,896 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06489? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06489 are: Retail trade (120), Accommodation and food services (118), Health care and social assistance (104). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06489? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06489 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 06489? ▼
In ZIP code 06489, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.6% 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 06489? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06489 is 24.2 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 06489? ▼
In ZIP code 06489, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06489? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06489 is 4.0% 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.