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ZIP 06489

Pop. 32,706·Hartford County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Connecticut
Median rent (all units)
$1,955/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$10
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 06489 · $1,955
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,330
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,930/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
$23,460/yr
At $1,955/mo median
Location
StateCT
CountyHartford County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 06489 (Southington, CT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 44.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,706
Median income
$126,465
Median age
44.6
Renters
18%
Age distribution
18.5%
20%
24.5%
16%
21.1%
Under 1818.5%
18–3420%
35–5424.5%
55–6416%
65+21.1%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
87.4%
White87.4%
Black1.7%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian2.3%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
22.6%
27.3%
44.6%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma22.6%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+44.6%
Housing tenure
82%
18%
Owner82%
Renter18%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 06489 in Southington, CT has changed in 5 years

Income
$108,984 → $126,465
up 16.0%
Population
33,265 → 32,706
down 1.7%
Renter share
16.2% → 18%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
42.6% → 44.6%
+2.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $108,984 in 2021 to $126,465 more recently. The population has contracted by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 33,265 residents to roughly 32,706. Renters now make up 18% of households, compared with 16.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 44.6% of adults here, versus 42.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 06489 covers Southington, CT. The median rent here is $1,955/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($126,465/yr), ZIP 06489 ranks as affordable 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 06489?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 06489 (Southington, CT) is $1,955. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 06489 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 06489's median rent of $1,955/mo is $10 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 06489 compare to other ZIPs in Connecticut?

ZIP 06489 falls in the middle range for Connecticut, ranking #53 out of 84 ZIPs at $1,955/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 06489?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,955/mo in ZIP 06489. The local median household income is $126,465/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 06489?

Rent in ZIP 06489 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 06489 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 06489 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,955/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($126,465/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 06489 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 06489 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18% of ZIP 06489 households are renters, while 82% are owner-occupied. ZIP 06489 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 06489 compare to the rest of Southington?

ZIP 06489 is more affordable than Southington overall. At $1,955/mo, it's $235 below the Southington citywide median of $2,190/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 06489 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 06489 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,955/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 06489's median household income ($126,465/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 06489 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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