🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

06053

New Britain

ZIP Code 06053 is a standard zip code serving New Britain, New Britain, Connecticut (CT), in Capitol Region County, United States. It has an estimated population of 34,863 with a median household income of $45,325. 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: 41.686700
Longitude: -72.790800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 8.04 mi²
Water Area: 0.05 mi²
Population Density: 4335.0 people per mi² (90th percentile)
Bounding Box: 41.715807°N, 41.664575°S, -72.757552°E, -72.836651°W

With 34,863 residents spread across 8.04 square miles, this area has a population density of 4335.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

34,863

Population

90th percentile

$45,325

Median Income

40th percentile

$165,600

Median Home Value

65th percentile

8.04 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 06053 is $45,325, and the median home value is $165,600.

Housing

14,454

Total Units

13,226

Occupied Units

91.5%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in New Britain, CT.

06050

New Britain

06051

New Britain

06052

New Britain

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