🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

06052

New Britain

ZIP Code 06052 is a standard zip code serving New Britain, New Britain, Connecticut (CT), in Capitol Region County, United States. It has an estimated population of 7,858 with a median household income of $54,602. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Connecticut (CT)
County: Capitol Region
City: New Britain
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 41.658800
Longitude: -72.798900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 2.55 mi²
Water Area: 0.02 mi²
Population Density: 3082.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 41.669676°N, 41.644480°S, -72.782833°E, -72.825624°W

With 7,858 residents spread across 2.55 square miles, this area has a population density of 3082.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

7,858

Population

65th percentile

$54,602

Median Income

65th percentile

$194,400

Median Home Value

70th percentile

2.55 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 06052 is $54,602, and the median home value is $194,400.

Housing

3,469

Total Units

3,192

Occupied Units

92.0%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in New Britain, CT.

06050

New Britain

06051

New Britain

06053

New Britain

Similar ZIP Codes in Connecticut

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Connecticut.

06340

Groton

$55,992

06516

West Haven

$52,353

06239

Danielson

$47,628

06708

Waterbury

$50,940

06451

Meriden

$49,068

06010

Bristol

$57,632

06515

New Haven

$51,611

06706

Waterbury

$47,837

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.