06051 ZIP Code
New Britain, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06051 |
| City/Town: | New Britain |
| County: | Capitol Region |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,711 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,017 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,765 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,721 |
| Median Home Value: | $185,000 |
| Land Area: | 4.1 sq miles
10.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6652, -72.7699 |
Population Information (06051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,711 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,770 | 46.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,941 | 53.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,452 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,087 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,454 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,241 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,022 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,947 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,661 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,961 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,632 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,601 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,386 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 921 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 346 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $185,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,078 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,721 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,402 | 90.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,319 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,752 | 30.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,650 | 69.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,455 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,211 | 11.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,760 | 14.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,449 | 38.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,271 | 16.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,505 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,462 | 7.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 797 | 4.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 74.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06051 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,017 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $57,977 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,298 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,765 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,340 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,601 | 88.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,739 | 11.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,899 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,646 | 85.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 895 | 6.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,052 | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,985 | 50.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,885 | 15.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 193 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 470 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,572 | 17.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,582 | 14.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 8,661 | 27.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 17,139 | 54.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 636 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 13,860 | 43.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,643 | 8.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06051 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 782 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,210 | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,638 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,401 | 11.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,786 | 14.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,254 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,265 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,477 | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 334 | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 255 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06051 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,322 | 68.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,053 | 15.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 746 | 5.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 320 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 309 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 544 | 4.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06051 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 26 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 964 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,043 | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 215 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,209 | 16.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 906 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 156 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 866 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,256 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,068 | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,015 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 668 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 209 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (06051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,464 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,115 | 35.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,442 | 64.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,061 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06051 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,944 | 72.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,626 | 29.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,022 | 16.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,481 | 11.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,095 | 8.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,117 | 41.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06051 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,677 | 19.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 191 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,805 | 20.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,575 | 26.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,803 | 13.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 627 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,978 | 14.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 42 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06051 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 144 | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 102 | 0.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 288 | 2.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,318 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,327 | 9.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,954 | 14.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,070 | 15.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,064 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,431 | 39.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06051 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 691 | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,637 | 19.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,963 | 36.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,598 | 33.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 552 | 4.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 280 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06051 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,825 | 71.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 487 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,891 | 15.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 989 | 8.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 61 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 149 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06051 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,830 | 22.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,367 | 43.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,651 | 21.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,554 | 12.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06051 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 121 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 93 | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 610 | 16.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,451 | 38.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,194 | 31.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 225 | 6.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 44 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06051 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,722 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $817 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,078 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.38 |
Households (06051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,402 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,008 | 24.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,051 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,159 | 25.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,146 | 41.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,251 | 34.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,048 | 24.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06051 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,656 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,526 | 56.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,441 | 29.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 211 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,133 | 9.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,627 | 56.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06051 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,785 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 590 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 279 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,793 | 48.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,858 | 23.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,265 | 16.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,416 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 929 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,525 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,453 | 17.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 783 | 14.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,516 | 64.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,154 | 21.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06051 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,665 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,521 | 14.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,484 | 77.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 733 | 16.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 339 | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 304 | 6.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06051 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,936 | 84.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 5,764 | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,775 | 82.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,775 | 82.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,775 | 82.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,571 | 27.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 424 | 7.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,445 | 42.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 0.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06051 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,259 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,433 | 49.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,826 | 50.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 11,453 | 39.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,364 | 8.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 33 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 976 | 3.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06051 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,402 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,982 | 88.6% | 89.4% |
New Britain, CT06051