City

New Britain, CT

4 ZIP codes  ·  Capitol Region County  ·  Connecticut

👥73,350Population
💰$58,506Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$205,121Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 68% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.8%Hispanic: 42.8%Black: 10.6%Asian: 2.3%Other: 4.2%Race
White39.8%
Hispanic42.8%
Black10.6%
Asian2.3%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
13%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 68% above avg
No HS Diploma1,398 (3.4%)
HS Graduate15,646 (38.5%)
Some College5,286 (13%)
Associates6,179 (15.2%)
Bachelors3,754 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree8,416 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 13%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College13.0%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43.7%Renter: 56.3%Tenure
Owner43.7%
Renter56.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,506 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$205,120 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,206/mo
Total Housing Units32,524
Vacant Units3,190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
58%
About New Britain, CT

New Britain is a city in Connecticut, located in Capitol Region County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 73,350 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.66 years.

Economically, New Britain is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,505 is below the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in New Britain is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $205,120, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,206 per month.

The population of New Britain is moderately educated. 29.3% 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 42.8%.

New Britain, CT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Connecticut. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in New Britain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06051 29,421 $48,682 $198,300 $1,100 10.0% 20.9% 32.2%
06052 8,232 $80,640 $243,900 $1,232 8.7% 44.3% 68.6%
06053 35,697 $61,498 $201,800 $1,288 6.6% 32.9% 47.5%