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ZIP 06053

Pop. 36,774·Hartford County·74th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,659/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$306
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ZIP 06053 · $1,659
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,908/yr
At $1,659/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyHartford County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.4% YoY, +2.7% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06053 covers New Britain, CT. The median rent here is $1,659/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($62,645/yr), ZIP 06053 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06053?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06053 (New Britain, CT) is $1,659. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06053 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06053's median rent of $1,659/mo is $306 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06053 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06053 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #74 out of 85 ZIPs at $1,659/mo.

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 $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,659/mo in ZIP 06053. The local median household income is $62,645/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06053?

Rent in ZIP 06053 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 06053 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06053 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,659/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($62,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06053 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 06053 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.9% of ZIP 06053 households are renters, while 51.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06053 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06053 compare to the rest of New Britain?

ZIP 06053 is pricier than New Britain as a whole. At $1,659/mo, it's $32 above the New Britain citywide median of $1,627/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06053 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06053 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,659/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 06053's median household income ($62,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06053 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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