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ZIP 06002

Pop. 21,865·Hartford County·25th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,539/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$574
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ZIP 06002 · $2,539
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,630
1 BR
$1,880
2 BR
$2,370
3 BR
$2,840
4 BR+
$3,220
Research median
$2,370/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,468/yr
At $2,539/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyHartford County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06002 (Bloomfield, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,865
Median income
$98,162
Median age
48.1
Renters
28.8%
Age distribution
13.7%
22.2%
22.1%
14.9%
27.1%
Under 1813.7%
18–3422.2%
35–5422.1%
55–6414.9%
65+27.1%
Gender
44.9%
55.1%
Male44.9%
Female55.1%
Race & ethnicity
31.4%
53.2%
White31.4%
Black53.2%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian3.6%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
22.9%
29%
40.8%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma22.9%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+40.8%
Housing tenure
71.2%
28.8%
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06002 in Bloomfield, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,354 → $98,162
up 20.7%
Population
21,399 → 21,865
up 2.2%
Renter share
31.3% → 28.8%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
36.2% → 40.8%
+4.6 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 06002 in Bloomfield, CT now reports about $98,162, up from $81,354 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 06002 in Bloomfield, CT adding about 466 residents over the five-year window, up 2.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 31.3% to 28.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 36.2% to 40.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06002 covers Bloomfield, CT. The median rent here is $2,539/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,370/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($98,162/yr), ZIP 06002 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06002?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06002 (Bloomfield, CT) is $2,539. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06002 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06002's median rent of $2,539/mo is $574 (29%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06002 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06002 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #25 out of 85 ZIPs tracked at $2,539/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06002?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,539/mo in ZIP 06002. The local median household income is $98,162/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06002?

Rent in ZIP 06002 has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06002 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06002 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,539/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($98,162/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06002 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 06002 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.8% of ZIP 06002 households are renters, while 71.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06002 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06002 compare to the rest of Bloomfield?

ZIP 06002 sits right at the Bloomfield citywide median of $2,539/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06002 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06002 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,539/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 06002's median household income ($98,162/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06002 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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