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ZIP 06105

Part of Hartford, CT
Pop. 19,174·Hartford County·78th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,590/mo
Year-over-Year
+30.5%
Month-over-Month
+8.0%
vs US Median
-$375
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ZIP 06105 · $1,590
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,120
4 BR+
$2,410
Research median
$1,770/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,080/yr
At $1,590/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyHartford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 30.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+30.5% YoY, +8.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06105 (Hartford, CT) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,174
Median income
$41,937
Median age
36.9
Renters
80.7%
Age distribution
16.9%
30.6%
24.6%
16.1%
Under 1816.9%
18–3430.6%
35–5424.6%
55–6411.9%
65+16.1%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
30.1%
36.1%
29.3%
White30.1%
Black36.1%
Hispanic29.3%
Asian2.3%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
21%
25.6%
20.7%
32.7%
No HS diploma21%
HS diploma25.6%
Some college20.7%
Bachelor's+32.7%
Housing tenure
19.3%
80.7%
Owner19.3%
Renter80.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06105 in Hartford, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$33,881 → $41,937
up 23.8%
Population
19,769 → 19,174
down 3.0%
Renter share
82.8% → 80.7%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
31.1% → 32.7%
+1.6 pts
Median age
33.2 → 36.9
+3.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $33,881 to $41,937 across the same window, up 23.8% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 06105 in Hartford, CT losing about 595 residents over the five-year window, down 3.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 82.8% to 80.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06105 covers Hartford, CT. The median rent here is $1,590/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($41,937/yr), ZIP 06105 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 30.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06105?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06105 (Hartford, CT) is $1,590. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06105 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06105's median rent of $1,590/mo is $375 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06105 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06105 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #78 out of 85 ZIPs at $1,590/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06105?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,590/mo in ZIP 06105. The local median household income is $41,937/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06105?

Rent in ZIP 06105 has increased 30.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06105 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06105 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,590/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($41,937/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06105 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 06105 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 80.7% of ZIP 06105 households are renters, while 19.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06105 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06105 compare to the rest of Hartford?

ZIP 06105 is more affordable than Hartford overall. At $1,590/mo, it's $82 below the Hartford citywide median of $1,672/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06105 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06105 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $1,590/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 06105's median household income ($41,937/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06105 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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