06043 ZIP Code — Bolton, CT

Tolland County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06043 is located in Bolton, Connecticut, within Tolland County. It covers approximately 14.41 square miles and serves a population of 4,851 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06043

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 $333,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $114,948. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 35% 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 high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 06043 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,851

population

14.41

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06043 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06043

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bolton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,851
Population density	337 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	14.41 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	41.7664
Longitude	-72.4389
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	860

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.5%	27.9%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	28.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	37.1%	31.7%	27.1%
Over $200k	19.8%	12.3%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,851

Population

337

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$114,948

Median household income

$53,577

Per capita income

$333,200

Median home value

$1,092

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

1,769

Housing units

48.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

119

5–9

114

169

10–14

163

162

15–19

157

110

20–24

106

192

25–34

185

376

35–44

363

354

45–54

342

205

55–59

197

217

60–64

210

360

65–74

348

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	889	18.3%
18 and over	3,962	81.7%
65 and over	976	20.1%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Asian 1.3%

Black or African American 1.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,487	90.6%
Two or more races	223	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	99	2%
Asian	65	1.3%
Black or African American	63	1.3%
Other race	13	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.5%	27.9%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	28.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	37.1%	31.7%	27.1%
Over $200k	19.8%	12.3%	13.2%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 0.8%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k+ 20.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	0.8%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	16.1%
$200k+	20.3%
Median income	$114,948

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 32.4%

$300k–$500k 52.2%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$333,200
Median rent / month	$1,092
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	1.9%
Single-family detached	92.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	23.3%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	10.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	12.3%
3 bedrooms	50.5%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	5.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Fuel oil	75.4%
Wood	6.8%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,178	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	112	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	299	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	328	17.1%
Households with children under 18	634	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	637	33.2%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	23.8%
Married	55.8%	58.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	0.8%	6.2%
Divorced	9.6%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 19.9%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 26.9%

Graduate / professional 21.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	48.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	62	5.1%
Kindergarten	47	3.9%
Elementary school	453	37.4%
High school	300	24.8%
College / grad school	349	28.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.5%

Professional & management 13.0%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Retail trade 11.2%

Finance & real estate 10.0%

Public administration 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Construction 4.2%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Other services 1.7%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.5%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	15.3%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.1%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.1%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	17.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	9.6%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	7.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	74.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	8.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	304	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.5%
Public insurance	31.6%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,717	97.2%
Spanish	204	4.3%
Other Indo-European	53	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	120	2.5%
Other languages	31	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,416	91.0%
Born in same state	4,272	88.1%
Born in different state	3,096	63.8%
Foreign born	144	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	435	9.0%
Not a US citizen	349	80.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	914	18.8%
French	703	14.5%
Arab	214	4.4%
German	154	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	0.5%
Polish	21	0.4%
Dutch	16	0.3%
Norwegian	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06043

What city is ZIP code 06043 in?

ZIP code 06043 is primarily assigned to Bolton, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06043 in?

ZIP code 06043 falls within Tolland County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06043 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 06043 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06043?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 06043?

The median household income in ZIP code 06043 is $114,948, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06043?

The median home value in ZIP code 06043 is $333,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 06043 in?

ZIP code 06043 observes the EST timezone.