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ZIP 06120

Part of Hartford, CT
Pop. 13,926·Hartford County·59th most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,916/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$49
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 06120 · $1,916
More expensive than 56% 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

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
$22,992/yr
At $1,916/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyHartford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.7% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06120 (Hartford, CT) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,926
Median income
$34,830
Median age
30.7
Renters
87.2%
Age distribution
29.1%
29.1%
25.3%
Under 1829.1%
18–3429.1%
35–5425.3%
55–648%
65+8.4%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
45.7%
48.9%
White12%
Black45.7%
Hispanic48.9%
Education (25+)
23.3%
41%
27.6%
No HS diploma23.3%
HS diploma41%
Some college27.6%
Bachelor's+8.1%
Housing tenure
12.8%
87.2%
Owner12.8%
Renter87.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06120 in Hartford, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$25,461 → $34,830
up 36.8%
Population
13,399 → 13,926
up 3.9%
Renter share
84.9% → 87.2%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
7.9% → 8.1%
+0.2 pts

Census figures show median household income at $34,830 today, compared with $25,461 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 06120 in Hartford, CT adding about 527 residents over the five-year window, up 3.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 84.9% to 87.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 06120 covers Hartford, CT. The median rent here is $1,916/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 66% of local median household income ($34,830/yr), ZIP 06120 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 06120?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06120 (Hartford, CT) is $1,916. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06120 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06120's median rent of $1,916/mo is $49 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06120 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06120 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Connecticut, ranking #59 out of 85 ZIPs at $1,916/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06120?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,916/mo in ZIP 06120. The local median household income is $34,830/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06120?

Rent in ZIP 06120 has increased 11.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 06120 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06120 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,916/mo, rent takes approximately 66% of the local median household income ($34,830/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06120 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 06120 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 87.2% of ZIP 06120 households are renters, while 12.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 06120 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 06120 compare to the rest of Hartford?

ZIP 06120 is pricier than Hartford as a whole. At $1,916/mo, it's $244 above the Hartford citywide median of $1,672/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06120 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06120 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
66%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,916/mo, rent takes ~66% of ZIP 06120's median household income ($34,830/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06120 66%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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