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ZIP 06074

Pop. 26,907·Hartford County·31st most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$2,383/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$418
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 06074 · $2,383
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,596/yr
At $2,383/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyHartford County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.7% YoY, +2.0% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06074 covers South Windsor, CT. The median rent here is $2,383/mo as of July 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 11.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06074?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06074 (South Windsor, CT) is $2,383. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06074 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06074's median rent of $2,383/mo is $418 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06074 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06074 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #31 out of 85 ZIPs at $2,383/mo.

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 (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,383/mo in ZIP 06074. The local median household income is $144,961/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06074?

Rent in ZIP 06074 has increased 11.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06074 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06074 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,383/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($144,961/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06074 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06074 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.1% of ZIP 06074 households are renters, while 84.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06074 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06074 compare to the rest of South Windsor?

ZIP 06074 sits right at the South Windsor citywide median of $2,383/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06074 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06074 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,383/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 06074's median household income ($144,961/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06074 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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