06037 ZIP Code — Berlin, CT

Hartford County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06037 is located in Berlin, Connecticut, within Hartford County. It covers approximately 25.47 square miles and serves a population of 18,573 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.

About ZIP code 06037

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $341,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($110,546) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06037 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,573

population

25.47

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06037 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06037

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06037. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Berlin	Acceptable
Berlin	Acceptable
Berlin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06023 East Berlin (3 mi) 06052 New Britain (4 mi) 06051 New Britain (4.4 mi) 06450 Meriden (4.6 mi) 06451 Meriden (5 mi) 06489 Southington (5.2 mi) 06416 Cromwell (5.6 mi) 06053 New Britain (6.1 mi) 06111 Newington (6.1 mi) 06481 Rockfall (6.2 mi) 06062 Plainville (6.3 mi) 06067 Rocky Hill (6.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,573
Population density	729 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	25.47 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	41.6034
Longitude	-72.7761
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	860/959

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.7%	34.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	28.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	37.5%	27.2%	27.1%
Over $200k	15.9%	10.7%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

18,573

Population

729

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$110,546

Median household income

$56,121

Per capita income

$341,100

Median home value

$1,388

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

6,512

Housing units

45.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

516

Under 5

528

459

5–9

471

479

10–14

490

629

15–19

644

477

20–24

489

813

25–34

832

935

35–44

958

1,267

45–54

1,298

921

55–59

944

563

60–64

576

1,234

65–74

1,265

568

75–84

581

314

85+

322

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,828	20.6%
18 and over	14,745	79.4%
65 and over	4,284	23.1%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Asian 4.3%

Two or more races 4.1%

Other race 2%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	16,395	84.1%
Hispanic or Latino	922	4.7%
Asian	839	4.3%
Two or more races	795	4.1%
Other race	384	2%
Black or African American	160	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.7%	34.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	28.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	37.5%	27.2%	27.1%
Over $200k	15.9%	10.7%	13.2%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 10.5%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k+ 18.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	10.5%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	15.2%
$200k+	18.9%
Median income	$110,546

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 0.4%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 27.4%

$300k–$500k 50.8%

$500k–$1M 12.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$341,100
Median rent / month	$1,388
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	4.4%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.4%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	19.2%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.5%
Electricity	8.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Fuel oil	25.3%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,495	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	251	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,011	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,790	23.7%
Households with children under 18	2,309	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,172	42.0%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	24.2%
Married	62.6%	54.8%
Separated	0.1%	0.3%
Widowed	3.3%	12.0%
Divorced	8.3%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 21.9%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 26.4%

Graduate / professional 19.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	45.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	429	9.5%
Kindergarten	161	3.5%
Elementary school	1,493	32.9%
High school	1,293	28.5%
College / grad school	1,160	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Retail trade 13.2%

Professional & management 10.9%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Finance & real estate 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Construction 4.7%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.2%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	12.4%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 7.8%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 21.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.7%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	74.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	8.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	697	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.1%
Public insurance	32.8%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,529	94.4%
Spanish	777	4.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	629	3.6%
Other languages	148	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,630	89.5%
Born in same state	16,455	88.6%
Born in different state	13,694	73.7%
Foreign born	175	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	1,943	10.5%
Not a US citizen	1,537	79.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,280	12.3%
French	1,527	8.2%
Arab	501	2.7%
German	446	2.4%
Norwegian	297	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	77	0.4%
English	67	0.4%
Irish	29	0.2%
Polish	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06037

What city is ZIP code 06037 in?

ZIP code 06037 is primarily assigned to Berlin, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06037 in?

ZIP code 06037 falls within Hartford County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06037 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 06037 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 06037 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 06037 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06037?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06037?

The median home value in ZIP code 06037 is $341,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 06037 in?

ZIP code 06037 observes the EST timezone.