06051 ZIP Code — New Britain, CT

Hartford County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06051 is located in New Britain, Connecticut, within Hartford County. It covers approximately 4.10 square miles and serves a population of 31,711 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06051

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,000. Renters make up the majority at 70%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $44,017. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 41% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 06051 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

31,711

population

4.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Britain	Acceptable
New Britain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06052 New Britain (1.9 mi) 06053 New Britain (1.9 mi) 06111 Newington (2.4 mi) 06062 Plainville (4.4 mi) 06023 East Berlin (4.4 mi) 06037 Berlin (4.4 mi) 06030 Farmington (4.8 mi) 06110 West Hartford (4.9 mi) 06032 Farmington (5 mi) 06067 Rocky Hill (5.2 mi) 06107 West Hartford (6 mi) 06109 Wethersfield (6.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	31,711
Population density	7,734 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	4.10 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.6674
Longitude	-72.7702
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	63.1%	34.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	28.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	27.2%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	10.7%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

31,711

Population

7,734

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

$44,017

Median household income

$23,326

Per capita income

$185,000

Median home value

$1,078

Median monthly rent

30.3%

Home ownership

25.0%

Poverty rate

11.3%

Unemployment

5,071

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,142

Under 5

1,310

972

5–9

1,115

1,143

10–14

1,311

1,044

15–19

1,197

1,408

20–24

1,614

2,304

25–34

2,643

1,705

35–44

1,956

1,845

45–54

2,116

760

55–59

872

746

60–64

855

1,111

65–74

1,275

429

75–84

492

161

85+

185

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,295	26.2%
18 and over	23,416	73.8%
65 and over	3,653	11.5%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 39.6%

Hispanic or Latino 21.5%

Other race 13.8%

Black or African American 12.1%

Two or more races 11.3%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	15,985	39.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8,661	21.5%
Other race	5,572	13.8%
Black or African American	4,885	12.1%
Two or more races	4,582	11.3%
Asian	470	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	193	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	24	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	34.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	28.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	27.2%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	10.7%	13.2%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$44,017

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 38.7%

$200k–$300k 31.8%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,000
Median rent / month	$1,078
Owner occupied	30.3%
Renter occupied	69.7%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	19.5%
Large apartment buildings	14.4%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	0.7%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	15.1%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	39.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	19.2%
2 bedrooms	36.2%
3 bedrooms	33.5%
4 bedrooms	4.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.8%
1 vehicle	43.3%
2 vehicles	21.4%
3 or more	12.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.2%
Electricity	15.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	8.0%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,008	24.3%
Cohabiting couple	1,089	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	3,159	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	5,146	41.5%
Households with children under 18	4,251	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,048	24.6%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.0%	50.7%
Married	29.5%	25.4%
Separated	3.0%	3.8%
Widowed	1.8%	7.2%
Divorced	9.7%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	590	7.6%
Kindergarten	279	3.6%
Elementary school	3,793	48.7%
High school	1,858	23.9%
College / grad school	1,265	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Retail trade 16.2%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Professional & management 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Construction 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Other services 4.9%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Public administration 1.5%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	25.7%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.1%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	5.6%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 25.0%

Under 18 years 32.0%

18 and over 22.5%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 29.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.2%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	8.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	929	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.3%
Public insurance	64.8%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	29,259	92.3%
Spanish	6,576	22.5%
Other Indo-European	5,116	17.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,258	4.3%
Other languages	6	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	26,936	84.9%
Born in same state	21,172	66.8%
Born in different state	16,216	51.1%
Foreign born	5,764	18.2%
Naturalized citizen	4,775	15.1%
Not a US citizen	2,381	49.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,876	5.9%
French	552	1.7%
Arab	483	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	370	1.2%
Norwegian	105	0.3%
Irish	56	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06051

What city is ZIP code 06051 in?

ZIP code 06051 is primarily assigned to New Britain, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06051 in?

ZIP code 06051 falls within Hartford County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06051 mostly rentals?

70% of occupied units in ZIP code 06051 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06051?

25% of residents in ZIP code 06051 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 06051?

Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 06051 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06051?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 06051 in?

ZIP code 06051 observes the EST timezone.