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U.S. ZIP Code · CT06051

Hartford County

Typical home value

$283,997[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+8.1%
5-year / yr
+10.3%
10-year / yr
+9.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
≈ U.S. median
vs metro
vs state
-34.7%
ZIP 06051 location in CT
Location of ZIP 06051 in CT

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 06051 is worth $283,997. Over the past year, values have risen 8.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,516 a month — a 6.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,516[2]
Gross yield
6.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,727[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hartford County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
[4]
Riverine flood
Coastal flood
Wildfire
Drought
Heat wave
Hurricane
Tornado
Earthquake
Winter weather

#Who lives here

Population
29,548[3]
Median household income
$51,022[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Hartford County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
[5]
Moved in
Moved out

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • New Britain High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · New Britain School District

    2,398 students

  • Smalley Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · New Britain School District

    633 students

  • Smith Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · New Britain School District

    469 students

  • Northend Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · New Britain School District

    210 students

  • House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · New Britain School District

    136 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$18,186

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,436
Loan principal$227,197
Down payment$56,799
Total interest paid$289,778

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.47
Monthly cost to own$2,234
Monthly rent$1,516

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Rankings

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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 06051?
The typical home in 06051 is worth $283,997, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 06051?
Home values in 06051 are up 8.1% over the past year, and up 10.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 06051?
A typical home in 06051 rents for about $1,516 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 06051?
The effective property tax rate in 06051 is 2.4% — roughly $6,727 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 06051?
ZIP code 06051 has a population of 29,548 and a median household income of $51,022.

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