06062 ZIP Code — Plainville, CT
Hartford County, Connecticut
ZIP code 06062 is located in Plainville, Connecticut, within Hartford County. It covers approximately 8.75 square miles and serves a population of 17,537 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 860.
About ZIP code 06062
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 $240,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $78,867. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,537
population
8.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
06062 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 06062
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 06062. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Plainville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
06052 New Britain (2.9 mi)
06030 Farmington (3.4 mi)
06053 New Britain (3.4 mi)
06032 Farmington (3.8 mi)
06051 New Britain (4.4 mi)
06010 Bristol (4.5 mi)
06489 Southington (5.2 mi)
06085 Unionville (5.3 mi)
06037 Berlin (6.3 mi)
06111 Newington (6.4 mi)
06479 Plantsville (7.1 mi)
06110 West Hartford (7.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,537 |
| Population density | 2,004 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 09 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.6738 |
| Longitude | -72.8542 |
| 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 | 32.4% | 34.0% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.0% | 28.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 27.2% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 10.7% | 13.2% |
Demographics & statistics
17,537
Population
2,004
People per sq mi
42.6
Median age
$78,867
Median household income
$44,416
Per capita income
$240,300
Median home value
$1,086
Median monthly rent
66.7%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
5,880
Housing units
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
271
Under 5
254
460
5–9
432
504
10–14
473
586
15–19
551
572
20–24
537
1,211
25–34
1,139
1,235
35–44
1,160
1,249
45–54
1,173
601
55–59
564
593
60–64
558
959
65–74
902
501
75–84
471
300
85+
281
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,017 | 17.2% |
| 18 and over | 14,520 | 82.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,414 | 19.5% |
| Median age | 42.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic or Latino
8%
Two or more races
5.1%
Other race
4.8%
Asian
3.9%
Black or African American
1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,492 | 76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,532 | 8% |
| Two or more races | 966 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 923 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 742 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 322 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 38 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.4% | 34.0% | 32.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.0% | 28.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 27.2% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 10.7% | 13.2% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
8.8%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
21.0%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $78,867 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
15.3%
$200k–$300k
37.4%
$300k–$500k
26.0%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,086 |
| Owner occupied | 66.7% |
| Renter occupied | 33.3% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
| Single-family detached | 56.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% |
| 3 or more | 17.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.3% |
| Electricity | 27.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.4% |
| Fuel oil | 38.9% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,850 | 35.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 723 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,127 | 26.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,370 | 29.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,753 | 21.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,582 | 32.0% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.9% | 33.0% |
| Married | 43.3% | 41.3% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 11.2% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
32.4%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
17.8%
Graduate / professional
9.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 143 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 158 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,499 | 40.5% |
| High school | 878 | 23.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,019 | 27.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Manufacturing
17.9%
Retail trade
11.9%
Construction
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Professional & management
6.9%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Other services
4.1%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Public administration
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.4% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 15.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.7% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.6% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 7.5% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
6.0%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
20.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.5% |
| Retirement income | 23.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| High blood pressure | 29.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 20.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 70.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 935 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 and over | 38.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.5% |
| Public insurance | 36.3% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,012 | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 943 | 5.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 193 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 551 | 3.2% |
| Other languages | 199 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,454 | 88.1% |
| Born in same state | 15,303 | 87.3% |
| Born in different state | 12,130 | 69.2% |
| Foreign born | 151 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,083 | 11.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,609 | 77.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,080 | 11.9% |
| French | 1,231 | 7% |
| German | 621 | 3.5% |
| Arab | 430 | 2.5% |
| Norwegian | 109 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 56 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 38 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 20 | 0.1% |
| English | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.0% |
| Internet access | 88.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 06062
What city is ZIP code 06062 in?
ZIP code 06062 is primarily assigned to Plainville, Connecticut.
What county is ZIP code 06062 in?
ZIP code 06062 falls within Hartford County, Connecticut.
What is the population of ZIP code 06062?
ZIP code 06062 has an estimated population of 17,537 residents, with a density of 2,004 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 06062?
The median household income in ZIP code 06062 is $78,867, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06062?
The median home value in ZIP code 06062 is $240,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 06062 in?
ZIP code 06062 observes the EST timezone.