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Population and households in ZIP 06053
Household size in ZIP 06053
| Period | ZIP 06053 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 06053 average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Hartford area as a whole, where it has 2.47 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.34, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 06053
| Period | ZIP 06053 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.0 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 06053 is young: half of its residents are under 35.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has dropped from 36.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 06053
| Period | ZIP 06053 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 06053: 17.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 06053 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Connecticut ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 06053
Renters in ZIP 06053
| Period | ZIP 06053 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.7% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.3% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.0% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.7% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 06053 than nationally: 47.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the north.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 06053
| Period | ZIP 06053 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 06053: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Hartford area. Vacancy has fallen 6.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 06053
| Period | ZIP 06053 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 06053 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 06053
| Period | ZIP 06053 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $899 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $925 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,091 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,378 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$479 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 06053 pays $1,378 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $479 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 06053
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06053
| Period | ZIP 06053 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 06053 than nationally: 27.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 06053
| Period | ZIP 06053 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.8% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.8% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.3% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in ZIP 06053 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 8.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 06053 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Connecticut ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 06053
| Period | ZIP 06053 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in ZIP 06053: 7.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.4 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 06053 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 06053 | 2.59 | 35.0 | 17.3% | 47.7% | 7.9% | 1959 | $1,378 | 27.6% | 86.3% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 06051 | 2.51 | 35.5 | 24.0% | 69.1% | 13.5% | 1953 | $1,241 | 11.6% | 77.3% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 06052 | 2.45 | 42.2 | 10.6% | 31.9% | 8.4% | 1945 | $1,272 | 31.1% | 91.8% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 06111 | 2.40 | 45.6 | 7.1% | 21.8% | 5.4% | 1967 | $1,551 | 40.0% | 93.5% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 06032 | 2.35 | 46.4 | 4.5% | 28.0% | 7.7% | 1980 | $2,451 | 68.8% | 96.9% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 06062 | 2.23 | 44.7 | 5.7% | 32.3% | 7.2% | 1969 | $1,167 | 30.3% | 93.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 06110 | 2.44 | 42.3 | 15.2% | 36.2% | 5.4% | 1955 | $1,746 | 43.0% | 89.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 06037 | 2.47 | 47.7 | 7.5% | 17.3% | 4.8% | 1975 | $1,400 | 45.4% | 93.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 06107 | 2.59 | 42.6 | 7.2% | 17.7% | 5.6% | 1951 | $2,111 | 75.9% | 98.1% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 06109 | 2.46 | 44.8 | 5.8% | 19.4% | 6.2% | 1961 | $1,431 | 54.6% | 94.1% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 06119 | 2.17 | 38.9 | 8.3% | 55.8% | 7.6% | 1946 | $2,047 | 67.5% | 94.9% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 06053. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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