City

Hartford, CT

36 ZIP codes  ·  Capitol Region County  ·  Connecticut

👥120,347Population
💰$45,687Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂33.4Median Age
🏠$233,554Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 119% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 16.2%Hispanic: 44.6%Black: 33.6%Asian: 2.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White16.2%
Hispanic44.6%
Black33.6%
Asian2.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
13%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty24.1% ▲ 141% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 119% above avg
No HS Diploma3,422 (5.6%)
HS Graduate22,880 (37.1%)
Some College8,139 (13.2%)
Associates9,534 (15.5%)
Bachelors4,393 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree13,225 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 5.6%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS5.6%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College13.2%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 27.1%Renter: 72.9%Tenure
Owner27.1%
Renter72.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,687 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$233,553 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,231/mo
Total Housing Units56,909
Vacant Units7,603

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
14%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
66%
About Hartford, CT

Hartford is a city in Connecticut, located in Capitol Region County. The city spans 36 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 120,347 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.43 years.

Economically, Hartford is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,686 is below the national average. Approximately 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hartford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,553, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,230 per month. At 27.1% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Hartford is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 44.6%.

Hartford, CT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Connecticut. Spread across 36 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Hartford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06103 2,845 $79,476 $319,000 $1,677 7.5% 71.1% 4.1%
06105 18,660 $41,235 $365,400 $1,100 10.2% 41.7% 18.2%
06106 37,809 $47,542 $201,600 $1,237 12.2% 26.6% 24.4%
06112 21,918 $47,010 $203,300 $1,229 9.3% 20.6% 40.2%
06114 25,283 $47,905 $228,300 $1,296 7.7% 23.0% 36.0%
06120 13,832 $33,521 $183,000 $1,183 15.8% 21.1% 14.7%