06118 ZIP Code — East Hartford, CT
Hartford County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06118 is located in East Hartford, Connecticut, within Hartford County. It covers approximately 9.86 square miles and serves a population of 26,784 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.
About ZIP code 06118
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $200,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $74,495.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26,784
population
9.86
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06118 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06118
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06118. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| East Hartford | Acceptable |
| East Hartford | Acceptable |
| East Hartford | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06108 East Hartford (2 mi)
06114 Hartford (3.2 mi)
06103 Hartford (3.2 mi)
06101 Hartford (3.4 mi)
06183 Hartford (3.6 mi)
06106 Hartford (3.7 mi)
06152 Hartford (3.8 mi)
06120 Hartford (3.8 mi)
06155 Hartford (3.9 mi)
06153 Hartford (3.9 mi)
06150 Hartford (3.9 mi)
06151 Hartford (3.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,784 |
| Population density | 2,716 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.86 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.7488 |
| Longitude | -72.6137 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 860 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.8% | 34.0% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 28.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.6% | 27.2% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 10.7% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
26,784
Population
2,716
People per sq mi
38.9
Median age
$74,495
Median household income
$36,473
Per capita income
$200,600
Median home value
$1,238
Median monthly rent
71.2%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
8,371
Housing units
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
698
Under 5
748
496
5–9
533
797
10–14
855
1,062
15–19
1,140
1,010
20–24
1,083
1,419
25–34
1,523
2,190
35–44
2,350
1,522
45–54
1,634
1,078
55–59
1,157
718
60–64
771
1,103
65–74
1,183
540
75–84
579
287
85+
308
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,510 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 21,274 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,000 | 14.9% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44.3%
Black or African American
19.3%
Hispanic or Latino
14.9%
Two or more races
10.9%
Other race
6.8%
Asian
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,957 | 44.3% |
| Black or African American | 6,089 | 19.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,699 | 14.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,417 | 10.9% |
| Other race | 2,137 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 1,039 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 84 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.8% | 34.0% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 28.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.6% | 27.2% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 10.7% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
6.9%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $74,495 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$50k–$100k
4.4%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
26.8%
$200k–$300k
41.0%
$300k–$500k
8.5%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $200,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,238 |
| Owner occupied | 71.2% |
| Renter occupied | 28.8% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 62.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.3% |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 23.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 26.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 15.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% |
| 3 or more | 16.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.1% |
| Electricity | 17.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 27.7% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,272 | 39.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 774 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,977 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,767 | 34.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,320 | 30.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,234 | 30.0% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.6% | 37.9% |
| Married | 45.5% | 40.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
35.9%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
12.8%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 158 | 2.4% |
| Kindergarten | 133 | 2.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,324 | 34.6% |
| High school | 1,821 | 27.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,272 | 33.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Manufacturing
12.2%
Finance & real estate
11.5%
Retail trade
10.2%
Professional & management
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Other services
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Construction
5.1%
Public administration
4.4%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.8% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.5% |
| Government | 11.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.0% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 3.4% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.9%
Under 18 years
11.9%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
14.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.1% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 31.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.2% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.6% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 951 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 8.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 33.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.8% |
| Public insurance | 42.6% |
| No insurance | 5.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,338 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 2,574 | 10.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,415 | 5.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 718 | 2.8% |
| Other languages | 309 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,054 | 82.3% |
| Born in same state | 19,757 | 73.8% |
| Born in different state | 15,155 | 56.6% |
| Foreign born | 2,297 | 8.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,730 | 17.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,048 | 64.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,274 | 8.5% |
| French | 1,029 | 3.8% |
| German | 635 | 2.4% |
| Arab | 607 | 2.3% |
| Norwegian | 87 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 80 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 80 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 77 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 24 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06118
What city is ZIP code 06118 in?
ZIP code 06118 is primarily assigned to East Hartford, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06118 in?
ZIP code 06118 falls within Hartford County, Connecticut.
What is the population of ZIP code 06118?
ZIP code 06118 has an estimated population of 26,784 residents, with a density of 2,715 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06118?
The median home value in ZIP code 06118 is $200,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06118?
The median household income in ZIP code 06118 is $74,495, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 06118 in?
ZIP code 06118 observes the EST timezone.