06023 ZIP Code — East Berlin, CT

Hartford County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06023 is located in East Berlin, Connecticut, within Hartford County. It covers approximately 1.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,576 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06023

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $350,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,667. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 06023 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,576

population

1.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06023 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06023

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06023. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Berlin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06416 Cromwell (2.8 mi) 06037 Berlin (3 mi) 06067 Rocky Hill (3.8 mi) 06051 New Britain (4.4 mi) 06111 Newington (4.9 mi) 06052 New Britain (5.2 mi) 06459 Middletown (5.3 mi) 06481 Rockfall (5.7 mi) 06457 Middletown (5.8 mi) 06450 Meriden (6.2 mi) 06053 New Britain (6.3 mi) 06109 Wethersfield (6.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,576
Population density	1,576 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	1.00 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.6159
Longitude	-72.7204
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	860/959

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	34.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	28.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	27.2%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	10.7%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,576

Population

1,576

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$91,667

Median household income

$47,706

Per capita income

$350,000

Median home value

$1,348

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

1.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

549

Housing units

34.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

120

35–44

159

100

45–54

132

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

129

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	265	16.8%
18 and over	1,311	83.2%
65 and over	322	20.4%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Asian 10.3%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,381	87.6%
Asian	162	10.3%
Two or more races	32	2%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	34.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	28.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	27.2%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	10.7%	13.2%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 20.6%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 13.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	20.6%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	13.9%
Median income	$91,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 35.9%

$300k–$500k 37.5%

$500k–$1M 24.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$350,000
Median rent / month	$1,348
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	76.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.1%
1990–1999	26.6%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	22.1%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	25.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	34.3%
4 bedrooms	29.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.5%
2 vehicles	22.4%
3 or more	36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.3%
Electricity	2.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	55.0%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	354	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	14	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	44	6.5%
Female householder, no spouse	262	38.9%
Households with children under 18	221	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	248	36.8%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.5%	27.8%
Married	79.6%	47.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.3%
Divorced	10.8%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 25.1%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 18.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	34.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	4.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	185	50.7%
High school	44	12.1%
College / grad school	118	32.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Construction 17.4%

Professional & management 17.3%

Retail trade 11.3%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Public administration 7.3%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.2%
Service	5.8%
Sales & office	32.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 1.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	42.9%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	72.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	1.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.7%
65 and over	3.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.1%
Public insurance	22.3%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,540	97.7%
Spanish	53	3.4%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	52	3.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,248	79.2%
Born in same state	1,248	79.2%
Born in different state	1,007	63.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	328	20.8%
Not a US citizen	277	84.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	276	17.5%
German	49	3.1%
French	44	2.8%
Arab	36	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	22	1.4%
Irish	8	0.5%
English	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	95.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06023

What city is ZIP code 06023 in?

ZIP code 06023 is primarily assigned to East Berlin, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06023 in?

ZIP code 06023 falls within Hartford County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06023 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 06023 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06023?

The median home value in ZIP code 06023 is $350,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 06023?

ZIP code 06023 has an estimated population of 1,576 residents, with a density of 1,584 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06023?

The median household income in ZIP code 06023 is $91,667, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 06023 in?

ZIP code 06023 observes the EST timezone.