06010 ZIP Code — Bristol, CT
Hartford County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06010 is located in Bristol, Connecticut, within Hartford County. It covers approximately 26.50 square miles and serves a population of 61,077 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.
About ZIP code 06010
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $82,159. 30% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
61,077
population
26.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06010 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06010
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06010. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bristol | Acceptable |
| Bristol | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06062 Plainville (4.5 mi)
06786 Terryville (4.6 mi)
06085 Unionville (5.3 mi)
06013 Burlington (5.6 mi)
06782 Plymouth (5.7 mi)
06716 Wolcott (6 mi)
06030 Farmington (6.2 mi)
06489 Southington (6.5 mi)
06032 Farmington (6.6 mi)
06052 New Britain (7.3 mi)
06479 Plantsville (7.5 mi)
06053 New Britain (7.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 61,077 |
| Population density | 2,305 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 26.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.40 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6814 |
| Longitude | -72.9405 |
| 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 | 34.9% | 34.0% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 28.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 27.2% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 10.7% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
61,077
Population
2,305
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$82,159
Median household income
$40,982
Per capita income
$235,700
Median home value
$1,229
Median monthly rent
65.0%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
17,693
Housing units
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,460
Under 5
1,487
1,648
5–9
1,679
2,131
10–14
2,170
2,133
15–19
2,172
1,749
20–24
1,782
4,619
25–34
4,704
4,131
35–44
4,206
4,073
45–54
4,148
1,849
55–59
1,883
1,797
60–64
1,830
2,627
65–74
2,675
1,323
75–84
1,348
720
85+
733
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,027 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 48,050 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 9,426 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.6%
Hispanic or Latino
11.6%
Two or more races
10.3%
Black or African American
6.7%
Other race
5.5%
Asian
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,271 | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,036 | 11.6% |
| Two or more races | 7,101 | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 4,655 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 3,798 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 2,109 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 128 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.9% | 34.0% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 28.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.0% | 27.2% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 10.7% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
8.8%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $82,159 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
3.1%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
$150k–$200k
18.9%
$200k–$300k
40.2%
$300k–$500k
22.1%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,229 |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% |
| Vacant | 7.9% |
| Single-family detached | 54.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% |
| 3 or more | 19.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.9% |
| Electricity | 27.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.7% |
| Fuel oil | 42.6% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,474 | 43.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,343 | 9.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,698 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,552 | 27.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,381 | 30.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,716 | 27.9% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.5% | 32.0% |
| Married | 45.1% | 43.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 15.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
31.8%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.7%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 861 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 731 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 6,201 | 41.5% |
| High school | 3,549 | 23.7% |
| College / grad school | 3,611 | 24.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Manufacturing
12.7%
Retail trade
12.4%
Finance & real estate
9.1%
Professional & management
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Construction
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
4.9%
Public administration
3.5%
Information
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.6% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.9% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.4 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
14.6%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
17.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.1% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,824 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 36.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.2% |
| Public insurance | 40.4% |
| No insurance | 3.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 58,130 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 4,278 | 7.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,907 | 5.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 744 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 501 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 55,367 | 90.7% |
| Born in same state | 51,391 | 84.1% |
| Born in different state | 40,449 | 66.2% |
| Foreign born | 3,976 | 6.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,710 | 9.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,557 | 62.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8,137 | 13.3% |
| French | 3,750 | 6.1% |
| German | 2,394 | 3.9% |
| Arab | 2,062 | 3.4% |
| Norwegian | 490 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 423 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 406 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 196 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 91 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06010
What part of Bristol is ZIP code 06010?
ZIP code 06010 covers a portion of Bristol, Connecticut, within Hartford County.
What county is ZIP code 06010 in?
ZIP code 06010 falls within Hartford County, Connecticut.
What is the population of ZIP code 06010?
ZIP code 06010 has an estimated population of 61,077 residents, with a density of 2,305 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06010?
The median household income in ZIP code 06010 is $82,159, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06010?
The median home value in ZIP code 06010 is $235,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 06010 in?
ZIP code 06010 observes the EST timezone.