ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06002

Part of Bloomfield, CT

Pop. 21,865·Hartford County·29th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$2,438/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

+$506

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 06002 · $2,438

More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 06002 is 0.7% below its high of $2,456 in July 2026, at $2,438 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06002 changed +1.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.7%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($98,162) is $2,454 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,370); a 3-bedroom is $2,840.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 06105, 5 miles away, rents for 41% less ($1,434/mo), about $12,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06002. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$29,256/yr

At $2,438/mo median

Location

CityBloomfield

StateCT

CountyHartford County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.3% YoY, +0.1% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,985 → $2,438

up 22.8%

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

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 06002 in Bloomfield, CT paid around $1,985 a month. That figure now sits near $2,438, up 22.8% from the 2022 baseline. 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. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 06002 in Bloomfield, CT reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06002 covers Bloomfield, CT. The median rent here is $2,438/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,370/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($98,162/yr), ZIP 06002 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $98,000/year (about $47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,438/mo in ZIP 06002. The local median household income is $98,162/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06002?

Rent in ZIP 06002 has risen 1.3% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.7% below its high of $2,456 in July 2026.

How does ZIP 06002 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06002 is in the middle among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #29 of 83 at $2,438/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06002 changed +1.3%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.