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ZIP 06051

Pop. 29,548·Hartford County·80th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,579/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$386
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ZIP 06051 · $1,579
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,948/yr
At $1,579/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyHartford County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, -0.4% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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. Headcount in the area went from 31,737 to 29,548 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.9% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06051 covers New Britain, CT. The median rent here is $1,579/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($51,022/yr), ZIP 06051 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06051?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06051 (New Britain, CT) is $1,579. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06051 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06051's median rent of $1,579/mo is $386 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06051 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06051 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #80 out of 85 ZIPs at $1,579/mo.

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 $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,579/mo in ZIP 06051. The local median household income is $51,022/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06051?

Rent in ZIP 06051 has increased 5.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06051 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06051 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,579/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($51,022/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06051 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 06051 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.9% of ZIP 06051 households are renters, while 31.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06051 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06051 compare to the rest of New Britain?

ZIP 06051 is more affordable than New Britain overall. At $1,579/mo, it's $48 below the New Britain citywide median of $1,627/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06051 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06051 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,579/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 06051's median household income ($51,022/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06051 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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