ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06074

Part of South Windsor, CT

Pop. 26,907·Hartford County·33rd most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$2,372/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

+$440

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 06074 · $2,372

More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,590

1 BR

$1,830

2 BR

$2,310

3 BR

$2,770

4 BR+

$3,140

Research median

$2,310/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

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06074 changed +3.7% 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 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($144,961) is $3,624 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,140).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 06108, 5 miles away, rents for 34% less ($1,577/mo), about $9,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06074. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$28,464/yr

At $2,372/mo median

Location

CitySouth Windsor

StateCT

CountyHartford County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06074 (South Windsor, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 58.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

26,907

Median income

$144,961

Median age

41.2

Renters

15.1%

Age distribution

23.4%

17%

29.3%

12.4%

17.8%

Under 1823.4%

18–3417%

35–5429.3%

55–6412.4%

65+17.8%

Gender

49.4%

50.6%

Male49.4%

Female50.6%

Race & ethnicity

66.1%

22.3%

White66.1%

Black3.7%

Hispanic6.2%

Asian22.3%

Other1.7%

Education (25+)

17.2%

20.6%

58.9%

No HS diploma3.4%

HS diploma17.2%

Some college20.6%

Bachelor's+58.9%

Housing tenure

84.9%

15.1%

Owner84.9%

Renter15.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06074 in South Windsor, CT has changed in 5 years

Income

$126,996 → $144,961

up 14.1%

Population

26,719 → 26,907

up 0.7%

Renter share

14.8% → 15.1%

+0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

55% → 58.9%

+3.9 pts

Median household income rose from $126,996 to $144,961 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.1% shift. College-educated residents now make up 58.9% of adults here, versus 55% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06074 covers South Windsor, CT. The median rent here is $2,372/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($144,961/yr), ZIP 06074 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06074?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (about $46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,372/mo in ZIP 06074. The local median household income is $144,961/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06074?

Rent in ZIP 06074 has risen 3.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 06074 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06074 is in the middle among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #33 of 83 at $2,372/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06074 changed +3.7%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.