ZIP Code · CT

ZIP 06111

Part of Newington, CT

Pop. 30,896·Hartford County·22nd most expensive ZIP in Connecticut

Median rent (all units)

$2,556/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

+$624

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 06111 · $2,556

More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,390

1 BR

$1,600

2 BR

$2,020

3 BR

$2,420

4 BR+

$2,750

Research median

$2,020/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in ZIP 06111 changed +1.7% 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 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($102,884) is $2,572 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,420); a 4-bedroom is $2,750.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 06051, 3 miles away, rents for 35% less ($1,651/mo), about $10,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 06111. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$30,672/yr

At $2,556/mo median

Location

CityNewington

StateCT

CountyHartford County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.7% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06111 (Newington, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 40% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,896

Median income

$102,884

Median age

45.3

Renters

21.8%

Age distribution

16.3%

21.1%

24.8%

16.5%

21.2%

Under 1816.3%

18–3421.1%

35–5424.8%

55–6416.5%

65+21.2%

Gender

47.3%

52.7%

Male47.3%

Female52.7%

Race & ethnicity

74%

12.9%

White74%

Black4.5%

Hispanic12.9%

Asian6.4%

Other2.1%

Education (25+)

26.6%

26.9%

40%

No HS diploma6.5%

HS diploma26.6%

Some college26.9%

Bachelor's+40%

Housing tenure

78.2%

21.8%

Owner78.2%

Renter21.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06111 in Newington, CT has changed in 5 years

Income

$90,314 → $102,884

up 13.9%

Population

30,493 → 30,896

up 1.3%

Renter share

22.1% → 21.8%

-0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

39% → 40%

+1.0 pts

Median age

46.1 → 45.3

-0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $90,314 to $102,884 across the same window, up 13.9% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 30,493 residents to roughly 30,896.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 06111 covers Newington, CT. The median rent here is $2,556/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,020/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($102,884/yr), ZIP 06111 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06111?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (about $49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,556/mo in ZIP 06111. The local median household income is $102,884/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06111?

Rent in ZIP 06111 has risen 1.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 06111 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06111 is one of the pricier among Connecticut ZIP codes for rent, ranking #22 of 83 at $2,556/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 06111 changed +1.7%, against a typical +3.7% across the 64 Connecticut ZIP codes Zillow tracks.