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ZIP 06106

Part of Hartford, CT
Pop. 36,322·Hartford County·72nd most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,673/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
-$292
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ZIP 06106 · $1,673
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,076/yr
At $1,673/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyHartford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, +2.8% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Median household income rose from $40,463 to $46,304 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.4% shift. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06106 covers Hartford, CT. The median rent here is $1,673/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($46,304/yr), ZIP 06106 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06106?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06106 (Hartford, CT) is $1,673. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06106 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06106's median rent of $1,673/mo is $292 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06106 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06106 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #72 out of 85 ZIPs at $1,673/mo.

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 $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,673/mo in ZIP 06106. The local median household income is $46,304/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06106?

Rent in ZIP 06106 has increased 7.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06106 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06106 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,673/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($46,304/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06106 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 06106 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 76.7% of ZIP 06106 households are renters, while 23.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06106 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06106 compare to the rest of Hartford?

ZIP 06106 is pricier than Hartford as a whole. At $1,673/mo, it's $1 above the Hartford citywide median of $1,672/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06106 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06106 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,673/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 06106's median household income ($46,304/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06106 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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