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ZIP 06062

Pop. 17,555·Hartford County·82nd most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,460/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.0%
vs US Median
-$505
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 06062 · $1,460
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,540/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,520/yr
At $1,460/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyHartford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06062 (Plainville, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 30% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,555
Median income
$84,310
Median age
44.3
Renters
32.3%
Age distribution
15.6%
22.2%
27.2%
14.9%
20.1%
Under 1815.6%
18–3422.2%
35–5427.2%
55–6414.9%
65+20.1%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
79.5%
White79.5%
Black2%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian4%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
33.2%
29.5%
30%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma33.2%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+30%
Housing tenure
67.7%
32.3%
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06062 in Plainville, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,121 → $84,310
up 16.9%
Population
17,543 → 17,555
up 0.1%
Renter share
32.4% → 32.3%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26% → 30%
+4.0 pts
Median age
43.7 → 44.3
+0.6 yrs

Median household income rose from $72,121 to $84,310 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.9% shift. College-educated residents now make up 30% of adults here, versus 26% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06062 covers Plainville, CT. The median rent here is $1,460/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($84,310/yr), ZIP 06062 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06062?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06062 (Plainville, CT) is $1,460. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06062 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06062's median rent of $1,460/mo is $505 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06062 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06062 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #82 out of 85 ZIPs at $1,460/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06062?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,460/mo in ZIP 06062. The local median household income is $84,310/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06062?

Rent in ZIP 06062 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 06062 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06062 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,460/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($84,310/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06062 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06062 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.3% of ZIP 06062 households are renters, while 67.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06062 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06062 compare to the rest of Plainville?

ZIP 06062 sits right at the Plainville citywide median of $1,460/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06062 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06062 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,460/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 06062's median household income ($84,310/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06062 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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