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Population and households in ZIP 06103
Household size in ZIP 06103
| Period | ZIP 06103 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.50 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.40 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.46 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.38 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
ZIP 06103 is a place of small households, averaging 1.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 1.50 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 06103
| Period | ZIP 06103 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.0 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.3 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.5 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.5, ZIP 06103 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples.
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 06103
| Period | ZIP 06103 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 06103: 4.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 06103
Renters in ZIP 06103
| Period | ZIP 06103 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 83.5% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +18.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 06103: 96.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 59.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 06103
| Period | ZIP 06103 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 06103: 20.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 06103
| Period | ZIP 06103 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 06103 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 06103
| Period | ZIP 06103 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,491 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,453 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,498 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,728 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$237 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 06103 pays $1,728 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 28.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 06103
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06103
| Period | ZIP 06103 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.9% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 68.3% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 80.4% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.8% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 06103 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (66.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
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 06103
| Period | ZIP 06103 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.3% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 06103 is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
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 06103
| Period | ZIP 06103 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 06103: 6.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. 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 06103 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 06103 | 1.38 | 30.5 | 4.9% | 96.5% | 20.5% | 1962 | $1,728 | 66.8% | 94.2% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 06105 | 1.95 | 39.0 | 14.2% | 81.4% | 15.1% | 1947 | $1,191 | 33.1% | 79.0% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 06120 | 2.64 | 29.1 | 41.2% | 87.8% | 9.3% | 1970 | $1,190 | 8.4% | 74.8% | 16.1% |
| ZIP 06106 | 2.37 | 34.6 | 25.5% | 76.2% | 11.8% | 1947 | $1,294 | 18.9% | 71.6% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 06112 | 2.66 | 37.4 | 25.3% | 60.0% | 11.1% | 1951 | $1,370 | 12.9% | 78.0% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 06114 | 2.72 | 37.2 | 17.0% | 62.7% | 12.9% | 1946 | $1,313 | 13.7% | 70.3% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 06119 | 2.17 | 38.9 | 8.3% | 55.8% | 7.6% | 1946 | $2,047 | 67.5% | 94.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 06108 | 2.59 | 37.5 | 21.0% | 54.5% | 8.4% | 1963 | $1,310 | 14.7% | 85.6% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 06118 | 2.51 | 39.7 | 12.0% | 26.9% | 6.3% | 1962 | $1,459 | 18.1% | 87.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 06110 | 2.44 | 42.3 | 15.2% | 36.2% | 5.4% | 1955 | $1,746 | 43.0% | 89.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 06117 | 2.48 | 44.2 | 7.7% | 22.4% | 8.5% | 1965 | $2,245 | 67.8% | 96.9% | 7.7% |
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 06103. 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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