ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06106

Part of Hartford, CT

Pop. 36,322·Hartford County·76th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$1,578/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$354

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

Be the first to discuss 06106 rents ↓

Most AffordableMost Expensive

ZIP 06106 · $1,578

More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,130

1 BR

$1,300

2 BR

$1,640

3 BR

$1,970

4 BR+

$2,230

Research median

$1,640/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 06106 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06106 changed +5.9% 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 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($46,304) is $1,158 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,130); a 1-bedroom is $1,300.

Rank in Hartford

3rd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Hartford.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06106. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,936/yr

At $1,578/mo median

Location

CityHartford

StateCT

CountyHartford County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06106 (Hartford, CT) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

36,322

Median income

$46,304

Median age

32.7

Renters

76.7%

Age distribution

23.5%

30%

25.2%

12.8%

Under 1823.5%

18–3430%

35–5425.2%

55–648.5%

65+12.8%

Gender

48.6%

51.4%

Male48.6%

Female51.4%

Race & ethnicity

30.6%

22.4%

58.8%

White30.6%

Black22.4%

Hispanic58.8%

Asian3.8%

Education (25+)

27.2%

35.6%

18.7%

18.5%

No HS diploma27.2%

HS diploma35.6%

Some college18.7%

Bachelor's+18.5%

Housing tenure

23.3%

76.7%

Owner23.3%

Renter76.7%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 06106 in Hartford, CT has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,200 → $1,578

up 31.5%

Income

$40,463 → $46,304

up 14.4%

Population

38,410 → 36,322

down 5.4%

Renter share

73.4% → 76.7%

+3.3 pts

Bachelor's+

14.2% → 18.5%

+4.3 pts

Median age

33.6 → 32.7

-0.9 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 06106 in Hartford, CT has climbed from $1,200 to $1,578, a 31.5% change over five years. Median household income rose from $40,463 to $46,304 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.4% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 5.4% since 2021, moving from about 38,410 residents to roughly 36,322. Renters now make up 76.7% of households, compared with 73.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 18.5% of adults here, versus 14.2% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 06106 in Hartford, CT reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 06106

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 06106

About renting in ZIP 06106

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06106 covers Hartford, CT. The median rent here is $1,578/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($46,304/yr), ZIP 06106 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,578/mo in ZIP 06106. The local median household income is $46,304/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06106?

Rent in ZIP 06106 has risen 5.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

How does ZIP 06106 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06106 is one of the more affordable among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #76 of 83 at $1,578/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06106 changed +5.9%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.