06042 ZIP Code — Manchester, CT
Hartford County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06042 is located in Manchester, Connecticut, within Hartford County. It covers approximately 10.48 square miles and serves a population of 22,663 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.
About ZIP code 06042
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 $209,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $87,808.
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 high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
22,663
population
10.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06042 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06042
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Manchester | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06041 Manchester (1.7 mi)
06040 Manchester (2.6 mi)
06074 South Windsor (3.3 mi)
06066 Vernon Rockville (4.1 mi)
06108 East Hartford (5.1 mi)
06118 East Hartford (5.7 mi)
06101 Hartford (7 mi)
06006 Windsor (7 mi)
06033 Glastonbury (7 mi)
06120 Hartford (7.2 mi)
06016 Broad Brook (7.5 mi)
06103 Hartford (7.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,663 |
| Population density | 2,163 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.8003 |
| Longitude | -72.5276 |
| 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 | 22.3% | 34.0% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.9% | 28.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.8% | 27.2% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 10.7% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
22,663
Population
2,163
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$87,808
Median household income
$47,080
Per capita income
$209,000
Median home value
$1,650
Median monthly rent
55.7%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
6,115
Housing units
45.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
818
Under 5
848
419
5–9
435
512
10–14
530
543
15–19
563
442
20–24
458
2,240
25–34
2,322
1,740
35–44
1,804
1,198
45–54
1,241
666
55–59
691
776
60–64
805
1,187
65–74
1,231
435
75–84
450
152
85+
157
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,256 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 18,407 | 81.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,612 | 15.9% |
| Median age | 37.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.1%
Asian
13.3%
Black or African American
11.3%
Hispanic or Latino
9.5%
Other race
6.4%
Two or more races
5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,553 | 54.1% |
| Asian | 3,333 | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,832 | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,382 | 9.5% |
| Other race | 1,603 | 6.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,275 | 5.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.3% | 34.0% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.9% | 28.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.8% | 27.2% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 10.7% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
15.7%
$75k–$100k
21.1%
$100k–$150k
23.3%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
8.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 21.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 8.7% |
| Median income | $87,808 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
11.6%
$150k–$200k
26.6%
$200k–$300k
39.4%
$300k–$500k
13.6%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,650 |
| Owner occupied | 55.7% |
| Renter occupied | 44.3% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 42.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 43.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 11.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.0% |
| Electricity | 12.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.8% |
| Fuel oil | 24.9% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,494 | 44.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 588 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,115 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,863 | 28.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,669 | 26.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,488 | 24.7% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.3% | 28.8% |
| Married | 52.8% | 48.7% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
23.4%
Some college, no degree
18.0%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
25.0%
Graduate / professional
20.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 108 | 2.7% |
| Kindergarten | 248 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,469 | 36.3% |
| High school | 1,021 | 25.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,201 | 29.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Manufacturing
13.8%
Professional & management
13.0%
Retail trade
11.0%
Finance & real estate
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Other services
4.1%
Construction
3.7%
Public administration
3.7%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.1% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.2% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.0% |
| Government | 12.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.7% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 2.3% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 13.0% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.0 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
9.4%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
13.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.3% |
| Retirement income | 21.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.4% |
| High blood pressure | 25.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 21.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 18.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 8.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 71.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 8.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 955 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 26.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.7% |
| Public insurance | 34.6% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,997 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 2,044 | 9.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 685 | 3.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 575 | 2.7% |
| Other languages | 369 | 1.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,186 | 80.2% |
| Born in same state | 17,211 | 75.9% |
| Born in different state | 12,560 | 55.4% |
| Foreign born | 975 | 4.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,477 | 19.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,621 | 36.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,265 | 14.4% |
| French | 2,104 | 9.3% |
| German | 759 | 3.3% |
| Arab | 625 | 2.8% |
| Norwegian | 230 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 106 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 89 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 72 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 52 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.4% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06042
What city is ZIP code 06042 in?
ZIP code 06042 is primarily assigned to Manchester, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06042 in?
ZIP code 06042 falls within Hartford County, Connecticut.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 06042?
45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 06042?
ZIP code 06042 has an estimated population of 22,663 residents, with a density of 2,163 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06042?
The median home value in ZIP code 06042 is $209,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06042?
The median household income in ZIP code 06042 is $87,808, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 06042 in?
ZIP code 06042 observes the EST timezone.