ZIP Code 06106: Population, Income, Housing

State: CT

Total population: 36,322 Household income: $46,304 Rent: $1,274

Overview

Total population

36,322

Rent

$1,274

Year built

1947

Household income

$46,304

Per capita income

$24,432

Poverty rate

27.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

54.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Connecticut

County

Hartford County

City

Hartford

Total population

36,322

Adults over 25

21,961

Total households

14,522

Household size

2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$46,304

Per capita income

$24,432

Poverty rate

27.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

54.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,274

Year built

1947

Households that rent

76.7%

Households that own

23.3%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

30.6%

Black

22.4%

Asian

3.8%

Two or more races

25.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

58.8%

Not Hispanic or Latino

41.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

13,291 (88.9%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

1,656 (11.1%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

34.6%

High school graduate or GED

35.6%

Some college or associate degree

11.3%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

18.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 06106 with: Hartford, CT Hartford metro area, CT Connecticut United States

ZIP 06106

Total population36,322

Rent$1,274

Year built1947

Household income$46,304

Per capita income$24,432

Poverty rate27.3%

Unemployment rateN/A

Hartford, CT

Total population121,127

Rent$1,269

Year built1951

Household income$46,411

Per capita income$27,841

Poverty rate26.3%

Unemployment rate4.3%

Hartford Metro Area, CT

Total population1,153,112

Rent$1,416

Year built1967

Household income$95,118

Per capita income$52,245

Poverty rate9.8%

Unemployment rate3.2%

Connecticut State

Total population3,624,508

Rent$1,488

Year built1967

Household income$95,781

Per capita income$55,915

Poverty rate10%

Unemployment rate3.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP06106	CityHartford, CT	Metro AreaHartford metro area, CT	StateConnecticut	CountryUnited States
Total population	36,322	121,127	1,153,112	3,624,508	334,922,499
Rent	$1,274	$1,269	$1,416	$1,488	$1,413
Year built	1947	1951	1967	1967	1980
Household income	$46,304	$46,411	$95,118	$95,781	$80,734
Per capita income	$24,432	$27,841	$52,245	$55,915	$44,673
Poverty rate	27.3%	26.3%	9.8%	10%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.3%	3.2%	3.2%	4%

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Summary for 06106

Rent & Income

In 06106, the typical monthly rent is $1,274 and the typical household income is $46,304. Rent here is similar to Hartford and lower than Connecticut, and household income is similar to Hartford and lower than Connecticut. The estimated poverty rate is 27.3%, which is similar to the Hartford rate and higher than the Connecticut rate.

Housing & Affordability

Most households in this area are renters (76.7%), making this a heavily renter area. About 54.1% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 18.5% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 06106 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 06106 — Poverty

How ZIP 06106 compares in Connecticut (29 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,274	5 / 29	from lower rent	$1,169 – $2,266
Household income	$46,304	29 / 29	from higher income	$46,304 – $193,300
Poverty rate	27.3%	28 / 29	from lower poverty	4% – 31.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Connecticut with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 06106

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 5th out of 29 ZIP Codes in Connecticut. Across Connecticut, figures vary from $1,169 in ZIP 06790 up to $2,266 in ZIP 06611.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 06106 stands 29th out of 29 ZIP Codes. Throughout Connecticut, numbers span from $46,304 in ZIP 06106 up to $193,300 in ZIP 06824.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 28th out of 29 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 4% in ZIP 06489 up to 31.8% in ZIP 06704.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 06106 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,274 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 06106

Annual Household Income: $46,304

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 06106

Estimated Rate: 27.3%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 06106

In ZIP Code 06106, households that rent: 11,138 (76.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	11,138	76.7%
Owner-Occupied	3,384	23.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 06106

In ZIP Code 06106, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 6,021 (54.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	6,021	54.1%
Other renter households	5,117	45.9%
Total renter households	11,138	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 06106

Less than High School: 7,596 people (34.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,824 people (35.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,482 people (11.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 4,059 people (18.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,961

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.