06112 ZIP Code — Hartford, CT

Hartford County, Connecticut

ZIP code 06112 is located in Hartford, Connecticut, within Hartford County. It covers approximately 2.97 square miles and serves a population of 21,977 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.

About ZIP code 06112

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 $189,300. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $40,465. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 06112 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

21,977

population

2.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

06112 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 06112

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06112. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartford	Acceptable
Hartford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

06105 Hartford (1.1 mi) 06120 Hartford (1.6 mi) 06152 Hartford (1.9 mi) 06101 Hartford (2 mi) 06151 Hartford (2 mi) 06150 Hartford (2 mi) 06153 Hartford (2 mi) 06155 Hartford (2 mi) 06154 Hartford (2 mi) 06161 Hartford (2 mi) 06160 Hartford (2 mi) 06156 Hartford (2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	21,977
Population density	7,400 / sq mi
State FIPS	09
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	2.97 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.7915
Longitude	-72.6976
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	62.2%	34.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	28.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	27.2%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	10.7%	13.2%

Demographics & statistics

21,977

Population

7,400

People per sq mi

30.5

Median age

$40,465

Median household income

$20,334

Per capita income

$189,300

Median home value

$1,213

Median monthly rent

38.2%

Home ownership

23.6%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

4,354

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

437

Under 5

502

688

5–9

791

659

10–14

758

1,134

15–19

1,304

1,476

20–24

1,698

1,122

25–34

1,292

1,157

35–44

1,332

1,088

45–54

1,252

703

55–59

810

486

60–64

559

763

65–74

878

335

75–84

385

171

85+

197

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,530	20.6%
18 and over	17,447	79.4%
65 and over	2,729	12.4%
Median age	30.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 62%

White 15.1%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Other race 8%

Two or more races 4.5%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	15,083	62%
White	3,660	15.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2,338	9.6%
Other race	1,942	8%
Two or more races	1,101	4.5%
Asian	158	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	33	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.2%	34.0%	32.0%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	28.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	27.2%	27.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	10.7%	13.2%

Under $10k 13.0%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.0%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$40,465

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 37.2%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,300
Median rent / month	$1,213
Owner occupied	38.2%
Renter occupied	61.8%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	23.8%
Large apartment buildings	6.3%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	19.7%
1940–1949	13.4%
1939 or earlier	30.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	13.6%
2 bedrooms	34.4%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	29.7%
1 vehicle	41.0%
2 vehicles	20.4%
3 or more	8.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.7%
Electricity	13.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	13.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,491	19.6%
Cohabiting couple	353	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,506	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	4,252	55.9%
Households with children under 18	2,494	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,318	30.5%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	66.5%	62.2%
Married	22.3%	17.0%
Separated	1.9%	1.9%
Widowed	2.8%	7.5%
Divorced	6.5%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	456	5.7%
Kindergarten	300	3.7%
Elementary school	1,994	24.8%
High school	1,252	15.6%
College / grad school	4,045	50.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.8%

Transportation & utilities 13.5%

Retail trade 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Professional & management 7.2%

Other services 5.0%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Construction 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.4%
Service	29.6%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.7%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.4%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	14.8%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 23.6%

Under 18 years 30.7%

18 and over 21.5%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 29.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.8%
Retirement income	13.8%
Supplemental Security	13.7%
Cash public assistance	6.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	29.7%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	15.3%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.2%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	320	1.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	36.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	51.8%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,038	95.7%
Spanish	1,164	5.5%
Other Indo-European	908	4.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	74	0.4%
Other languages	60	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,819	76.5%
Born in same state	14,715	67.0%
Born in different state	10,224	46.5%
Foreign born	2,104	9.6%
Naturalized citizen	5,158	23.5%
Not a US citizen	3,136	60.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,379	6.3%
Italian	281	1.3%
French	60	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	55	0.3%
Norwegian	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06112

What city is ZIP code 06112 in?

ZIP code 06112 is primarily assigned to Hartford, Connecticut.

What county is ZIP code 06112 in?

ZIP code 06112 falls within Hartford County, Connecticut.

Is ZIP code 06112 mostly rentals?

62% of occupied units in ZIP code 06112 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06112?

24% of residents in ZIP code 06112 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 06112?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 06112?

Health data for ZIP code 06112 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 06112 in?

ZIP code 06112 observes the EST timezone.