06053 ZIP Code
New Britain, Connecticut
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 06053 |
| City/Town: | New Britain |
| County: | Capitol Region |
| State: | Connecticut |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,405 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,633 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,590 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,300 |
| Median Home Value: | $183,000 |
| Land Area: | 7.9 sq miles
20.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6901, -72.7919 |
Population Information (06053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,405 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,366 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,039 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,157 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,870 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,229 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,284 | 9.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,740 | 10.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,804 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,766 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,484 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,774 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,603 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,724 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,346 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 624 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (06053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $183,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,200 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,300 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,938 | 90.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,362 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,116 | 47.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,822 | 52.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (06053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,125 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,406 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,820 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,584 | 31.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,303 | 20.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,919 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,179 | 15.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,914 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (06053 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,633 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,375 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,103 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,590 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (06053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,795 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,587 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,208 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,014 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,298 | 81.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,320 | 13.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 959 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (06053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,026 | 58.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,968 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 226 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,438 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,615 | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,132 | 12.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,563 | 22.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 12,832 | 37.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 793 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 9,084 | 26.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,932 | 8.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (06053 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 885 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 484 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,138 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,185 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,724 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,217 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,596 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,166 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 730 | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 813 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (06053 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,306 | 75.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,357 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 380 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 372 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 346 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,345 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (06053 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 36 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 862 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,568 | 14.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 283 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,160 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,142 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 234 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,173 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,632 | 9.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,338 | 24.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,818 | 10.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 695 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 646 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (06053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.3% | 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 (06053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,111 | 93.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,010 | 55.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,962 | 46.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,896 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (06053 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,213 | 78.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,478 | 26.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,289 | 17.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 741 | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 601 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,379 | 18.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (06053 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,372 | 37.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 775 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,135 | 14.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,127 | 14.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,570 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 488 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,790 | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 4 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 39 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (06053 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 609 | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 223 | 1.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 345 | 2.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,978 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,707 | 11.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,848 | 12.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,519 | 24.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,087 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,950 | 20.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (06053 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 379 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,967 | 13.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,322 | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,064 | 35.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,415 | 9.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 153 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (06053 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,317 | 64.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 448 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,195 | 17.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,825 | 14.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 29 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 112 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (06053 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,361 | 10.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,652 | 43.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,767 | 29.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,158 | 16.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (06053 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 167 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 312 | 5.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 892 | 14.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,400 | 39.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,923 | 31.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 332 | 5.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 49 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 41 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (06053 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,764 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $847 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,200 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (06053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,938 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,171 | 32.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,773 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,255 | 25.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,125 | 31.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,835 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,452 | 26.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (06053 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,224 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,275 | 51.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,050 | 35.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 411 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,282 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,593 | 46.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (06053 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,770 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 378 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 333 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,243 | 30.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,665 | 15.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,151 | 47.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (06053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,998 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 700 | 2.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,007 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,514 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 819 | 18.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,481 | 55.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,214 | 26.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (06053 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,769 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,999 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,519 | 50.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,049 | 35.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 485 | 16.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 431 | 14.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (06053 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,863 | 75.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 3,253 | 9.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,542 | 262.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,542 | 262.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,542 | 262.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 4,103 | 126.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 712 | 21.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,239 | 68.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 166 | 5.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (06053 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,248 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,963 | 49.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 16,285 | 50.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,756 | 27.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6,442 | 20.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 674 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 413 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (06053 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,938 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,843 | 91.5% | 89.4% |
New Britain, CT06053