06051 ZIP Code – New Britain, Connecticut
06051 is a large ZIP code in New Britain, Connecticut, part of Unknown County with a population of approximately 31,711 residents. The median household income of $44,017 is well below the Connecticut average and below the national average. The median home value of $185,000 is below the national average, with 31.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,078 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 25% single-family (increasing), 34% apartments (increasing), 40% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 10.0%, well above the national average. About 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 34.6, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 06052, 06053, 06111.
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ZIP 06051 vs. Connecticut vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 06051 | CT Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $105k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $185k | $387k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,078 | $1,504 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.6 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.0% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.2% | 9.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.1% | 43.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 06052 – New Britain
- 06053 – New Britain
- 06111 – Newington
- 06037 – Berlin
- 06023 – East Berlin
- 06062 – Plainville
- 06110 – West Hartford
- 06032 – Farmington
- 06067 – Rocky Hill
- 06109 – Wethersfield
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06052 | NEW BRITAIN | 8,207 | $72,917 |
| 06053 | NEW BRITAIN | 34,405 | $59,633 |
| 06111 | NEWINGTON | 30,458 | $100,239 |
| 06037 | BERLIN | 18,573 | $110,546 |
| 06023 | EAST BERLIN | 1,576 | $91,667 |