Zip code 06091: West Hartland, Connecticut
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 06091
06091 is a rural zip code in West Hartland, Connecticut, covering 11 sq mi of land. About 253 people live here, or 23 per square mile. The median resident is 46.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $68,500 a year, 15% below the national median of $80,734. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $333,900, or 4.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,896 a month.
29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.8 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and sales. 28% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 06091 compares
Only about 253 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- 99thU.S. 10% · CT 9.9%9th of 276 in CT
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · CT 0.4995th of 274 in CT
- 98thU.S. 10.1% · CT 7%4th of 275 in CT
- Unemployment rate12.3%97thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · CT 5.6%11th of 276 in CT
- Median earnings per worker$81,87594thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · CT $57,73939th of 275 in CT
- Median age46.991stU.S. 38.9 · CT 41.180th of 277 in CT
- Average commute33.8 min89thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · CT 26.5 min30th of 268 in CT
- 88thU.S. 17.2% · CT 18.5%69th of 277 in CT
- Per capita income$59,77384thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · CT $55,915114th of 277 in CT
- Median gross rent$1,89679thU.S. $1,413 · CT $1,48846th of 247 in CT
- Veterans7.1%67thU.S. 6.2% · CT 4.7%66th of 277 in CT
- Homeownership rate73.1%62ndU.S. 65.2% · CT 66.5%173rd of 275 in CT
- Work from home14.1%57thU.S. 15.1% · CT 16%162nd of 276 in CT
- Median home value$333,90050thU.S. $332,700 · CT $366,900168th of 267 in CT
- Poverty rate10.3%47thU.S. 12.5% · CT 10%79th of 276 in CT
- 44thU.S. 35.7% · CT 42.5%213th of 277 in CT
- Broadband access90.8%40thU.S. 91% · CT 92.2%202nd of 275 in CT
- Tech workers2.3%39thU.S. 3.8% · CT 3.6%174th of 276 in CT
- Median household income$68,50033rdU.S. $80,734 · CT $95,781236th of 267 in CT
- 24thU.S. 14.1% · CT 15.7%229th of 277 in CT
- Diversity index22.715thU.S. 61.4 · CT 57217th of 277 in CT
- Uninsured rate2.8%11thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · CT 5.4%155th of 276 in CT
- 4thU.S. 14.5% · CT 13.1%248th of 276 in CT
- Population density23/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · CT 749/sq mi277th of 277 in CT
- Residents under 1811.1%3rdU.S. 22% · CT 20.2%258th of 277 in CT
- Population2531stU.S. 334,922,499 · CT 3,624,508269th of 277 in CT
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · CT 52.6%262nd of 267 in CT
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · CT 10.4%264th of 276 in CT
| Measure | 06091 | CT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 28.1% | 9.9% | 10% | 9th of 276 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.584 | 0.499 | 0.483 | 5th of 274 | |
| Housing vacancy | 34% | 7% | 10.1% | 4th of 275 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 12.3% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 11th of 276 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $81,875 | $57,739 | $49,666 | 39th of 275 | |
| Median age | 46.9 | 41.1 | 38.9 | 80th of 277 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 33.8 min | 26.5 min | 26.4 min | 30th of 268 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 23.3% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 69th of 277 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $59,773 | $55,915 | $44,673 | 114th of 277 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,896 | $1,488 | $1,413 | 46th of 247 | |
| Veterans | 7.1% | 4.7% | 6.2% | 66th of 277 | |
| Homeownership rate | 73.1% | 66.5% | 65.2% | 173rd of 275 | |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 16% | 15.1% | 162nd of 276 | |
| Median home value | $333,900 | $366,900 | $332,700 | 168th of 267 | |
| Poverty rate | 10.3% | 10% | 12.5% | 79th of 276 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29% | 42.5% | 35.7% | 213th of 277 | |
| Broadband access | 90.8% | 92.2% | 91% | 202nd of 275 | |
| Tech workers | 2.3% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 174th of 276 | |
| Median household income | $68,500 | $95,781 | $80,734 | 236th of 267 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 4% | 15.7% | 14.1% | 229th of 277 | |
| Diversity index | 22.7 | 57 | 61.4 | 217th of 277 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% | 155th of 276 | |
| Government workers | 7% | 13.1% | 14.5% | 248th of 276 | |
| Population density | 23/sq mi | 749/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 277th of 277 | |
| Residents under 18 | 11.1% | 20.2% | 22% | 258th of 277 | |
| Population | 253 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 | 269th of 277 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 52.6% | 51.1% | 262nd of 267 | |
| Healthcare workers | 3.1% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 264th of 276 |
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
- White87%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial13%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 130
- Average household size
- 2
- Family households
- 61.5%
- Married couples
- 45.4%
- Living alone
- 32.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.1%
- Male / female
- 58% / 42%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 197
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Vacant
- 34%
- Median year built
- 1940
- Median rooms
- 6.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 4.9× (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 | 06091 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $92,917 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $92,222 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $37,375 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 99%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 14.3%
- Households with broadband
- 90.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 79.2%
- No internet access
- 6.9%
- Without health insurance
- 2.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- West Hartland
- State
- Connecticut
- Center point
- 42.0264° N, 72.9802° W
- Land area
- 11 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 06091
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06027 | East Hartland, CT | 3.6 mi | $115,938 |
| 06065 | Riverton, CT | 3.8 mi | $124,207 |
| 06021 | Colebrook, CT | 4.5 mi | $111,250 |
| 01034 | Granville, MA | 4.8 mi | $91,016 |
| 06063 | Barkhamsted, CT | 6.3 mi | $121,705 |
| 06060 | North Granby, CT | 6.3 mi | $122,394 |
| 06090 | West Granby, CT | 8.1 mi | $151,118 |
| 01255 | Sandisfield, MA | 9.2 mi | $91,111 |
| 06098 | Winsted, CT | 9.5 mi | $66,269 |
| 06035 | Granby, CT | 10 mi | $107,957 |
| 06059 | North Canton, CT | 11 mi | — |
| 06061 | Pine Meadow, CT | 11 mi | $75,704 |
Questions about 06091
What city is zip code 06091?
06091 is assigned to West Hartland, Connecticut. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What is the population of 06091?
About 253 people live in 06091, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 06091 in?
06091 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 06091?
The median household income in 06091 is $68,500.
What zip codes are near 06091?
The closest zip codes to 06091 are 06027, 06065, 06021, 01034, 06063.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06091, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.