3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 060xxNew Britain, CT area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 060 changed +6.2% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +5.7% for Connecticut and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 06001–06098. Most of its 2010 population lived in Hartford County (81%), Tolland County (13%), Litchfield County (5%). Communities in the region include Bristol, Manchester, Windsor Locks, Thompsonville, Kensington. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +6.2%
- 5-year change
- +57.3%
- Since Q1 1995
- +209%
- National rank (1 year)
- 121st
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 060 vs Connecticut and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 060: 309.4
- Connecticut: 340.3
- Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro: 322.6
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 060 | CT | U.S. | Gap vs CT | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +6.2% | +5.7% | +3.0% | +0.5 pts | +3.2 pts |
| 3 years | +24.3% | +23.6% | +12.9% | +0.7 pts | +11.4 pts |
| 5 years | +57.3% | +56.1% | +41.3% | +1.1 pts | +16.0 pts |
| 10 years | +89.2% | +90.6% | +93.3% | −1.4 pts | −4.1 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +209% | +240% | +292% | −30.9 pts | −82.1 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 060 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +207% | $919,525 |
| Q2 2000 | +164% | $790,816 |
| Q2 2005 | +74.3% | $523,022 |
| Q2 2010 | +79.8% | $539,466 |
| Q2 2015 | +88.4% | $565,220 |
| Q2 2020 | +75.4% | $526,344 |
| Q2 2021 | +57.2% | $471,749 |
| Q2 2023 | +24.3% | $372,825 |
| Q2 2025 | +6.2% | $318,617 |
How ZIP3 060 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 060 ranks 121st of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 3rd of 10 in Connecticut. Its one-year change is +3.2 pts versus the nation and +0.5 pts versus Connecticut. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 121st of 882 | 3rd of 10 |
| 3 years | 54th of 882 | 5th of 10 |
| 5 years | 79th of 882 | 4th of 10 |
| 10 years | 477th of 882 | 7th of 10 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 738th of 879 | 10th of 10 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 060
ZIP3 060's index peaked in Q1 2007, fell 16.6% to its low in Q4 2013, and regained its peak in Q2 2021, about 14.2 years after the top. Today it sits +59.9% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 060 | Q1 2007 | Q4 2013 | -16.6% | Q2 2021 (14.2 yrs) | +59.9% |
| CT | Q1 2007 | Q1 2014 | -20.1% | Q2 2021 (14.2 yrs) | +56.5% |
| Metro | Q1 2007 | Q4 2013 | -15.6% | Q2 2021 (14.2 yrs) | +62.0% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 060's index has changed +39.8% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 060 after inflation | CT after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +2.3% | +1.7% | +1.8% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +13.2% | +12.6% | +13.1% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +26.8% | +25.9% | +27.1% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +36.0% | +37.1% | +35.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +39.8% | +53.7% | +45.7% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 060
Regional estimate
$567,535
- Estimated gain
- $267,535
- Index change
- +89.18%
- Start index
- 163.56
- End index
- 309.42
ZIP3 060 (New Britain, CT area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 061 · Hartford, CT area | CT | +4.7% | +61.0% | +250% |
| 011 · Springfield, MA area | MA | +5.4% | +44.3% | +296% |
| 067 · Waterbury, CT area | CT | +6.7% | +56.8% | +217% |
| 064 · Meriden, CT area | CT | +5.7% | +54.0% | +233% |
| 010 · Chicopee, MA area | MA | +3.4% | +43.3% | +254% |
| 062 · Danielson, CT area | CT | +6.6% | +56.3% | +231% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 309.42 |
| Q1 2026 | 302.19 |
| Q4 2025 | 297.63 |
| Q3 2025 | 295.97 |
| Q2 2025 | 291.34 |
| Q1 2025 | 284.01 |
| Q4 2024 | 281.64 |
| Q3 2024 | 280.48 |
| Q2 2024 | 272.78 |
| Q1 2024 | 261.86 |
| Q4 2023 | 256.68 |
| Q3 2023 | 253.90 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 060?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 060, the regional index changed +6.2% over the year to Q2 2026, +57.3% over five years, +89.2% over ten years, and +209% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 060 appreciating faster than Connecticut and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +6.2% compares with +5.7% for Connecticut and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +3.2 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +16.0 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 060?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 060. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 06001 to 06098 (58 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.