| Official Zip Code Name | New Britain |
| Zip Code State | Connecticut |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Hartford |
| Area Code | 860 / 959 |
| Current Population: | 30519 |
| Racial Majority: | White 31.75% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 61.7% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 10.6% |
| Median Household Income | $33296 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $32750 |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 20.9 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 105 - 197 ft. |
| Area | 4 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.66661835, -72.77037048 |
The current unemployment level in 06051 is 10.6% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 6.0% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 7.5% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 06051 increased to 30519 from 28246 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 06051 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 06051 public schools is Hispanic. 80.9% of students in 06051 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9646 | 31.75% | 10376 | -7% |
| Black Or African American | 3187 | 10.49% | 3961 | -20% |
| Hispanic | 16410 | 54.01% | 15098 | +9% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 8 | 0.03% | 48 | -83% |
| Asian | 420 | 1.38% | 328 | +28% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 6 | -100% |
| Other Race | 81 | 0.49% | 81 | +84% |
| Two Or More Races | 621 | 1.85% | 621 | -10% |
| White | 18.7% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 15.5% |
| Hispanic | 61.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30519 | 28246 |
| Male Population | 48.50% | |
| Female Population | 51.50% | |
| Total Households | 11753 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 80.9% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $33296 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 68.80% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 24.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 7.10% |
| 06051 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Connecticut District 5 | Jahana Hayes | Democrat |
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| 06051 Connecticut State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 24 | Rick Lopes | Democrat |
| 25 | Bobby Sanchez | Democrat |
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| 06051 Connecticut State Senate Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 6 | Gennaro Bizzarro | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Connecticut State Senate Districts | ||
| 06037 - Berlin |
| 06111 - Newington |
| 06052 - New Britain |
| 06053 - New Britain |
| New Britain, CT |
| Kensington, CT |
| Newington, CT |
Zip Code 06051 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 17 | 20 | 28 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 62 | 61 | 52 | 41 | 33 | 23 | 40 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 35 | 38 | 47 | 59 | 70 | 79 | 84 | 81 | 74 | 62 | 51 | 40 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.14 | 3.06 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.34 | 4.15 | 4.17 | 4.16 | 4.24 | 4.27 | 4.1 | 3.84 | 48.86 |