ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06010

Part of Bristol, CT

Pop. 61,684·Hartford County·71st most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$1,650/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.3%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

-$282

Reported rents

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ZIP 06010 · $1,650

More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,310

1 BR

$1,520

2 BR

$1,880

3 BR

$2,320

4 BR+

$2,740

Research median

$1,880/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

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 06010 usually run 0.7% below trend in December and 0.5% above it in May, about $20 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 06010 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06010 changed +7.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($79,314) is $1,983 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,880); a 3-bedroom is $2,320.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06010. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,800/yr

At $1,650/mo median

Location

CityBristol

StateCT

CountyHartford County

Rent Market Meter

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, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06010 (Bristol, CT) is majority owner-occupied, 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

61,684

Median income

$79,314

Median age

37.9

Renters

35.2%

Age distribution

20.2%

24.6%

26.7%

12.2%

16.2%

Under 1820.2%

18–3424.6%

35–5426.7%

55–6412.2%

65+16.2%

Gender

50.6%

49.4%

Male50.6%

Female49.4%

Race & ethnicity

65.9%

21%

White65.9%

Black7.9%

Hispanic21%

Asian4.2%

Other1%

Education (25+)

32.3%

30.7%

30.4%

No HS diploma6.6%

HS diploma32.3%

Some college30.7%

Bachelor's+30.4%

Housing tenure

64.8%

35.2%

Owner64.8%

Renter35.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 06010 in Bristol, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,193 → $1,650

up 38.3%

Income

$73,663 → $79,314

up 7.7%

Population

60,745 → 61,684

up 1.5%

Renter share

36% → 35.2%

-0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

27.5% → 30.4%

+2.9 pts

Median age

40.1 → 37.9

-2.2 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 06010 in Bristol, CT stood at $1,193 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,650, reflecting a 38.3% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $73,663 to $79,314 across the same window, up 7.7% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 60,745 residents to roughly 61,684. College-educated residents now make up 30.4% of adults here, versus 27.5% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 06010 in Bristol, CT look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06010 covers Bristol, CT. The median rent here is $1,650/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($79,314/yr), ZIP 06010 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06010?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,650/mo in ZIP 06010. The local median household income is $79,314/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06010?

Rent in ZIP 06010 has risen 7.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 06010?

Asking rents in ZIP 06010 are usually lowest in December, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in May, about 0.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $20 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 06010 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06010 is one of the more affordable among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #71 of 83 at $1,650/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06010 changed +7.3%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.