| ZIP Code | 06053 |
|---|---|
| City | New Britain |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Capitol Region County |
| Area Code | 860/959 |
| Elevation | 338 ft |
| Latitude | 41.690145 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.79194 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 09110 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.6 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 15.2% ▲ 52% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.9% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 35% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 910 (4.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,492 (36.9%) |
| Some College | 2,173 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 3,068 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,993 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,690 (23.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,498 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $201,800 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,288/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,995 |
| Vacant Units | 1,223 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,995 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,223 |
| Owner Occupied | 47.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 52.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 06053 is located in New Britain, Connecticut, within Capitol Region County. With a population of 35,697, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.6 years. Economically, 06053 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,498 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 06053 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $201,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,288 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (47.5%) and renters (52.5%). Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 06053 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.5%. Residents are moderately educated — 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.2%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 06053 stands at 6.6%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 06053 in New Britain, CT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 35,697 residents, a median household income of $61,498, and a median home value of $201,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Connecticut.