ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06051

Part of New Britain, CT

Pop. 29,548·Hartford County·70th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$1,651/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.1%

Month-over-Month

+1.9%

vs US Median

-$281

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ZIP 06051 · $1,651

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

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,030

1 BR

$1,190

2 BR

$1,500

3 BR

$1,800

4 BR+

$2,040

Research median

$1,500/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 06051 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06051 changed +7.1% 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 6 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($51,022) is $1,276 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,190); a 2-bedroom is $1,500.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 06105, 8 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,434/mo), about $2,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06051. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,812/yr

At $1,651/mo median

Location

CityNew Britain

StateCT

CountyHartford County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06051 (New Britain, CT) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

29,548

Median income

$51,022

Median age

33.9

Renters

68.9%

Age distribution

24.8%

27.2%

23.5%

13.5%

Under 1824.8%

18–3427.2%

35–5423.5%

55–6411%

65+13.5%

Gender

48.1%

51.9%

Male48.1%

Female51.9%

Race & ethnicity

45%

13.2%

49.6%

White45%

Black13.2%

Hispanic49.6%

Asian1.9%

Education (25+)

22%

43.7%

22%

12.4%

No HS diploma22%

HS diploma43.7%

Some college22%

Bachelor's+12.4%

Housing tenure

31.1%

68.9%

Owner31.1%

Renter68.9%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 06051 in New Britain, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,132 → $1,651

up 45.8%

Income

$40,367 → $51,022

up 26.4%

Population

31,737 → 29,548

down 6.9%

Renter share

69.7% → 68.9%

-0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

11.9% → 12.4%

+0.5 pts

Median age

32 → 33.9

+1.9 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in ZIP 06051 in New Britain, CT has climbed by $519 per month, settling near $1,651 after starting the period at $1,132. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 06051 in New Britain, CT now reports about $51,022, up from $40,367 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 31,737 to 29,548 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.9% change. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 06051 in New Britain, CT reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06051 covers New Britain, CT. The median rent here is $1,651/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($51,022/yr), ZIP 06051 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06051?

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 $1,651/mo in ZIP 06051. The local median household income is $51,022/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06051?

Rent in ZIP 06051 has risen 7.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

How does ZIP 06051 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06051 is one of the more affordable among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #70 of 83 at $1,651/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06051 changed +7.1%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.