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06052

New Britain, CT

Total Population
8,207
Median Household Income
$72,917
Median Home Value
$219,900
Median Rent
$1,176

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$72,917
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$219,900
101% above state median
Rent
$1,176
100% above state median
Median Age
39.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor New Britain, CT

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

30.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 10.9% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$72,917
-3.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-27,441,216
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.46 people

Total Households
3,291
Family Households
38.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
41.5%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
24.6%
#3 Industry
Construction
10.2%
Total Employed Residents:2,236

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
6.3%
226 workers
Public Transit
3.0%
107 workers
Total Commuting Workers:3,576
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
89.1%
4,184 employed
Labor Force
4,698
514 unemployed
Median Age
39.0 years
Per Capita Income
$38,956
Poverty Rate
12.5%