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Population and households in ZIP 06106
Household size in ZIP 06106
| Period | ZIP 06106 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 06106 are small: just 2.37 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.54, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 06106
| Period | ZIP 06106 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.8 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.6, ZIP 06106 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. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.6, mirroring the country. Only ten of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 06106
| Period | ZIP 06106 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 06106: 25.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Only five of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 06106
Renters in ZIP 06106
| Period | ZIP 06106 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.8% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 75.6% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 76.9% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 76.2% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 06106 rent: 76.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over three in ten owners (31.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.4 points, as it has nationally.
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 06106
| Period | ZIP 06106 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 06106 than nationally: 11.8%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 06106
| Period | ZIP 06106 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 06106 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1947, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1944 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only seven of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 06106
| Period | ZIP 06106 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $904 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $921 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,053 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,294 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$390 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 06106 pays $1,294 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $390 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 06106
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 06106
| Period | ZIP 06106 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 06106 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.9%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.5 points, mirroring the country. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 06106
| Period | ZIP 06106 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.6% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 65.5% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.0% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 71.6% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults in ZIP 06106 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 71.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.0 points, as it has nationally. Of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 06106
| Period | ZIP 06106 | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 06106: 11.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only six of the 182 Connecticut ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 6.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 06106 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 06106 | 2.37 | 34.6 | 25.5% | 76.2% | 11.8% | 1947 | $1,294 | 18.9% | 71.6% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 06114 | 2.72 | 37.2 | 17.0% | 62.7% | 12.9% | 1946 | $1,313 | 13.7% | 70.3% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 06105 | 1.95 | 39.0 | 14.2% | 81.4% | 15.1% | 1947 | $1,191 | 33.1% | 79.0% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 06103 | 1.38 | 30.5 | 4.9% | 96.5% | 20.5% | 1962 | $1,728 | 66.8% | 94.2% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 06119 | 2.17 | 38.9 | 8.3% | 55.8% | 7.6% | 1946 | $2,047 | 67.5% | 94.9% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 06110 | 2.44 | 42.3 | 15.2% | 36.2% | 5.4% | 1955 | $1,746 | 43.0% | 89.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 06120 | 2.64 | 29.1 | 41.2% | 87.8% | 9.3% | 1970 | $1,190 | 8.4% | 74.8% | 16.1% |
| ZIP 06112 | 2.66 | 37.4 | 25.3% | 60.0% | 11.1% | 1951 | $1,370 | 12.9% | 78.0% | 8.6% |
| 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 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 06106. 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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