ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06053

Part of New Britain, CT

Pop. 36,774·Hartford County·74th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$1,631/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$301

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 06053 · $1,631

More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,210

1 BR

$1,390

2 BR

$1,760

3 BR

$2,110

4 BR+

$2,390

Research median

$1,760/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

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 06053 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06053 changed +6.0% 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 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($62,645) is $1,566 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,390); a 2-bedroom is $1,760.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 06105, 8 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,434/mo), about $2,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06053. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,572/yr

At $1,631/mo median

Location

CityNew Britain

StateCT

CountyHartford County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06053 (New Britain, CT) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

36,774

Median income

$62,645

Median age

32.8

Renters

48.9%

Age distribution

21%

31.7%

22.9%

14.6%

Under 1821%

18–3431.7%

35–5422.9%

55–649.9%

65+14.6%

Gender

48.9%

51.1%

Male48.9%

Female51.1%

Race & ethnicity

54.2%

13.4%

37%

White54.2%

Black13.4%

Hispanic37%

Asian3.4%

Education (25+)

14.4%

33.5%

29.7%

22.4%

No HS diploma14.4%

HS diploma33.5%

Some college29.7%

Bachelor's+22.4%

Housing tenure

51.1%

48.9%

Owner51.1%

Renter48.9%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 06053 in New Britain, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,127 → $1,631

up 44.7%

Income

$56,807 → $62,645

up 10.3%

Population

34,049 → 36,774

up 8.0%

Renter share

52% → 48.9%

-3.1 pts

Bachelor's+

23.8% → 22.4%

-1.4 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 06053 in New Britain, CT paid around $1,127 a month. That figure now sits near $1,631, up 44.7% from the 2022 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 06053 in New Britain, CT now reports about $62,645, up from $56,807 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 06053 in New Britain, CT adding about 2,725 residents over the five-year window, up 8.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 52% to 48.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 06053 in New Britain, CT reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06053 covers New Britain, CT. The median rent here is $1,631/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($62,645/yr), ZIP 06053 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06053?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,631/mo in ZIP 06053. The local median household income is $62,645/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06053?

Rent in ZIP 06053 has risen 6.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

How does ZIP 06053 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06053 is one of the more affordable among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #74 of 83 at $1,631/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06053 changed +6.0%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.