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ZIP 06108

Pop. 23,499·Hartford County·81st most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,413/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.7%
vs US Median
-$552
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 06108 · $1,413
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$1,980
4 BR+
$2,240
Research median
$1,650/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$16,956/yr
At $1,413/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyHartford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06108 (East Hartford, CT) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,499
Median income
$56,663
Median age
36
Renters
54%
Age distribution
23.2%
25.7%
24.4%
12.4%
14.3%
Under 1823.2%
18–3425.7%
35–5424.4%
55–6412.4%
65+14.3%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
30%
29.1%
45.5%
White30%
Black29.1%
Hispanic45.5%
Asian3.4%
Education (25+)
14.3%
40%
30.5%
15.2%
No HS diploma14.3%
HS diploma40%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+15.2%
Housing tenure
46%
54%
Owner46%
Renter54%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06108 in East Hartford, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,314 → $56,663
up 14.9%
Population
23,784 → 23,499
down 1.2%
Renter share
54.8% → 54%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
15.8% → 15.2%
-0.6 pts
Median age
34.3 → 36
+1.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $56,663 today, compared with $49,314 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 23,784 residents to roughly 23,499.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 06108 covers East Hartford, CT. The median rent here is $1,413/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($56,663/yr), ZIP 06108 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06108?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06108 (East Hartford, CT) is $1,413. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06108 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06108's median rent of $1,413/mo is $552 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06108 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06108 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #81 out of 84 ZIPs at $1,413/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06108?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,413/mo in ZIP 06108. The local median household income is $56,663/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06108?

Rent in ZIP 06108 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 06108 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06108 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,413/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($56,663/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06108 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 06108 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54% of ZIP 06108 households are renters, while 46% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06108 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06108 compare to the rest of East Hartford?

ZIP 06108 is more affordable than East Hartford overall. At $1,413/mo, it's $126 below the East Hartford citywide median of $1,539/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06108 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06108 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,413/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 06108's median household income ($56,663/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06108 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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