Zip code 06027: East Hartland, Connecticut
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 06027
06027 is a small-town zip code in East Hartland, Connecticut, covering 16 sq mi of land. About 1,193 people live here, or 76 per square mile. The median resident is 55.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $115,938 a year, 44% above the national median of $80,734. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $348,100, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 94% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,667 a month.
42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.1 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing.
How 06027 compares
- Homeownership rate94.3%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%20th of 275 in CT
- Median age55.198thU.S. 38.9 · CT 41.118th of 277 in CT
- Broadband access97.6%96thStrengthU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%42nd of 275 in CT
- 91stU.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%52nd of 277 in CT
- Average commute33.1 min87thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min34th of 268 in CT
- Median earnings per worker$67,69285thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · CT $57,739108th of 275 in CT
- Median household income$115,93883rdStrengthU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781106th of 267 in CT
- Per capita income$55,39680thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915149th of 277 in CT
- Work from home21.1%80thU.S. 15.1% · CT 16%74th of 276 in CT
- 72ndU.S. 10% · CT 9.9%113th of 276 in CT
- 68thU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%150th of 277 in CT
- Median gross rent$1,66765thU.S. $1,413 · CT $1,48885th of 247 in CT
- Median home value$348,10053rdU.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900156th of 267 in CT
- Veterans5.8%49thU.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%104th of 277 in CT
- 44thU.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%164th of 276 in CT
- Government workers12.8%43rdU.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%152nd of 276 in CT
- Tech workers2.3%39thU.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%173rd of 276 in CT
- 21stU.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%236th of 277 in CT
- Population density76/sq mi11thU.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi262nd of 277 in CT
- Uninsured rate2.8%11thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%154th of 276 in CT
- Housing vacancy2.4%6thU.S. 10.1% · CT 7%245th of 275 in CT
- Diversity index11.65thU.S. 61.4 · CT 57262nd of 277 in CT
- Residents under 1813.1%5thU.S. 22% · CT 20.2%245th of 277 in CT
- Poverty rate3.5%4thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%216th of 276 in CT
- Population1,1932ndU.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,508251st of 277 in CT
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%258th of 276 in CT
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%261st of 267 in CT
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.499262nd of 274 in CT
| Measure | 06027 | CT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 94.3% | 66.5% | 65.2% | 20th of 275 | |
| Median age | 55.1 | 41.1 | 38.9 | 18th of 277 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 97.6% | 92.2% | 91% | 42nd of 275 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 24.6% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 52nd of 277 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 33.1 min | 26.5 min | 26.4 min | 34th of 268 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $67,692 | $57,739 | $49,666 | 108th of 275 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $115,938 | $95,781 | $80,734 | 106th of 267 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $55,396 | $55,915 | $44,673 | 149th of 277 | |
| Work from home | 21.1% | 16% | 15.1% | 74th of 276 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.3% | 9.9% | 10% | 113th of 276 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.5% | 42.5% | 35.7% | 150th of 277 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,667 | $1,488 | $1,413 | 85th of 247 | |
| Median home value | $348,100 | $366,900 | $332,700 | 156th of 267 | |
| Veterans | 5.8% | 4.7% | 6.2% | 104th of 277 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.1% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 164th of 276 | |
| Government workers | 12.8% | 13.1% | 14.5% | 152nd of 276 | |
| Tech workers | 2.3% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 173rd of 276 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.5% | 15.7% | 14.1% | 236th of 277 | |
| Population density | 76/sq mi | 749/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 262nd of 277 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% | 154th of 276 | |
| Housing vacancy | 2.4% | 7% | 10.1% | 245th of 275 | |
| Diversity index | 11.6 | 57 | 61.4 | 262nd of 277 | |
| Residents under 18 | 13.1% | 20.2% | 22% | 245th of 277 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 3.5% | 10% | 12.5% | 216th of 276 | |
| Population | 1,193 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 | 251st of 277 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 258th of 276 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 52.6% | 51.1% | 261st of 267 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.311 | 0.499 | 0.483 | 262nd of 274 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White94%
- Black0.3%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial0.8%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 540
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 67.6%
- Married couples
- 61.7%
- Living alone
- 24.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.8%
- Male / female
- 56% / 44%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 553
- Owner-occupied
- 94.3%
- Vacant
- 2.4%
- Median year built
- 1971
- Median rooms
- 6.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 06027 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $90,950 | $74,888 |
| Service | $33,636 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $29,545 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $51,389 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $59,792 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 98.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 13.4%
- Households with broadband
- 97.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 90.6%
- No internet access
- 1.9%
- Without health insurance
- 2.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- East Hartland
- State
- Connecticut
- Center point
- 42.0049° N, 72.9157° W
- Land area
- 16 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 06027
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06060 | North Granby, CT | 3 mi | $122,394 |
| 06091 | West Hartland, CT | 3.6 mi | $68,500 |
| 06090 | West Granby, CT | 4.8 mi | $151,118 |
| 06065 | Riverton, CT | 5.2 mi | $124,207 |
| 06063 | Barkhamsted, CT | 5.6 mi | $121,705 |
| 06035 | Granby, CT | 6.5 mi | $107,957 |
| 01034 | Granville, MA | 6.6 mi | $91,016 |
| 06021 | Colebrook, CT | 7.6 mi | $111,250 |
| 01077 | Southwick, MA | 7.8 mi | $120,462 |
| 06059 | North Canton, CT | 8 mi | — |
| 06061 | Pine Meadow, CT | 9.3 mi | $75,704 |
| 06092 | West Simsbury, CT | 9.5 mi | $204,458 |
Zip codes like 06027 elsewhere
Questions about 06027
What city is zip code 06027?
06027 is assigned to East Hartland, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What is the population of 06027?
About 1,193 people live in 06027, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 06027 in?
06027 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 06027?
The median household income in 06027 is $115,938.
What zip codes are near 06027?
The closest zip codes to 06027 are 06060, 06091, 06090, 06065, 06063.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06027, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.