06052 ZIP Code — New Britain, CT
Hartford County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06052 is located in New Britain, Connecticut, within Hartford County. It covers approximately 2.59 square miles and serves a population of 8,207 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860/959.
About ZIP code 06052
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 $219,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $72,917. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,207
population
2.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06052 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06052
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06052. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Britain | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06051 New Britain (1.9 mi)
06053 New Britain (2.4 mi)
06062 Plainville (2.9 mi)
06037 Berlin (4 mi)
06111 Newington (4.2 mi)
06030 Farmington (4.6 mi)
06032 Farmington (4.8 mi)
06023 East Berlin (5.2 mi)
06489 Southington (5.4 mi)
06110 West Hartford (6.3 mi)
06067 Rocky Hill (6.9 mi)
06107 West Hartford (7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,207 |
| Population density | 3,169 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6571 |
| Longitude | -72.8036 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 860/959 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.8% | 34.0% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 28.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.5% | 27.2% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 10.7% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
8,207
Population
3,169
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$72,917
Median household income
$38,956
Per capita income
$219,900
Median home value
$1,176
Median monthly rent
60.9%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
10.9%
Unemployment
2,483
Housing units
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
132
Under 5
146
205
5–9
228
304
10–14
337
246
15–19
272
282
20–24
312
582
25–34
646
503
35–44
557
450
45–54
498
237
55–59
262
316
60–64
351
394
65–74
437
132
75–84
147
110
85+
121
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,713 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 6,494 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,341 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.7%
Hispanic or Latino
17.4%
Two or more races
11.9%
Black or African American
10.3%
Other race
6.6%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,241 | 52.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,732 | 17.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,186 | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,027 | 10.3% |
| Other race | 656 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.8% | 34.0% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.4% | 28.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.5% | 27.2% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 10.7% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
10.6%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
12.2%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
10.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 10.2% |
| Median income | $72,917 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
2.5%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
$150k–$200k
29.6%
$200k–$300k
37.6%
$300k–$500k
19.4%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,176 |
| Owner occupied | 60.9% |
| Renter occupied | 39.1% |
| Vacant | 12.7% |
| Single-family detached | 47.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 15.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% |
| 3 or more | 18.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.2% |
| Electricity | 9.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.0% |
| Fuel oil | 20.1% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,257 | 38.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 293 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 552 | 16.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,189 | 36.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 931 | 28.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 915 | 27.8% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.8% | 34.4% |
| Married | 41.9% | 39.6% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
30.9%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
14.4%
Graduate / professional
16.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 35 | 1.8% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 1.7% |
| Elementary school | 902 | 46.1% |
| High school | 448 | 22.9% |
| College / grad school | 537 | 27.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.5%
Manufacturing
13.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.4%
Retail trade
10.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Construction
5.4%
Professional & management
4.4%
Other services
4.4%
Public administration
3.1%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.6% |
| Service | 19.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 16.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.2% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.9% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 2.6% |
| Walk | 5.6% |
| Work from home | 11.5% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.6%
Under 18 years
24.7%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
22.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.0% |
| Retirement income | 23.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 8.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 27.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 67.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 433 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 14.7% |
| 18–64 years | 13.7% |
| 65 and over | 30.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.4% |
| Public insurance | 45.7% |
| No insurance | 2.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,929 | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 997 | 12.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 761 | 9.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 138 | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 41 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,027 | 85.6% |
| Born in same state | 6,164 | 75.1% |
| Born in different state | 4,771 | 58.1% |
| Foreign born | 863 | 10.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,180 | 14.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 720 | 61.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 945 | 11.5% |
| French | 467 | 5.7% |
| Norwegian | 122 | 1.5% |
| German | 110 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 103 | 1.3% |
| English | 52 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 44 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 17 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 92.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06052
What city is ZIP code 06052 in?
ZIP code 06052 is primarily assigned to New Britain, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06052 in?
ZIP code 06052 falls within Hartford County, Connecticut.
What is the population of ZIP code 06052?
ZIP code 06052 has an estimated population of 8,207 residents, with a density of 3,165 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06052?
The median home value in ZIP code 06052 is $219,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06052?
The median household income in ZIP code 06052 is $72,917, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 06052 in?
ZIP code 06052 observes the EST timezone.