3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 061xxHartford, CT area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 061 changed +4.7% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +5.7% for Connecticut and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 06103–06160. Most of its 2010 population lived in Hartford County (100%). Communities in the region include West Hartford, East Hartford, Newington, Wethersfield. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +4.7%
- 5-year change
- +61.0%
- Since Q1 1995
- +250%
- National rank (1 year)
- 292nd
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 061 vs Connecticut and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 061: 350.5
- 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 061 | CT | U.S. | Gap vs CT | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +4.7% | +5.7% | +3.0% | −1.0 pts | +1.7 pts |
| 3 years | +24.6% | +23.6% | +12.9% | +1.0 pts | +11.8 pts |
| 5 years | +61.0% | +56.1% | +41.3% | +4.9 pts | +19.7 pts |
| 10 years | +91.0% | +90.6% | +93.3% | +0.4 pts | −2.3 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +250% | +240% | +292% | +10.2 pts | −41.1 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 061 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 | +250% | $1,050,990 |
| Q2 2000 | +191% | $873,192 |
| Q2 2005 | +84.4% | $553,199 |
| Q2 2010 | +87.5% | $562,432 |
| Q2 2015 | +87.0% | $561,021 |
| Q2 2020 | +78.4% | $535,096 |
| Q2 2021 | +61.0% | $482,963 |
| Q2 2023 | +24.6% | $373,835 |
| Q2 2025 | +4.7% | $314,163 |
How ZIP3 061 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 061 ranks 292nd of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 8th of 10 in Connecticut. Its one-year change is +1.7 pts versus the nation and −1.0 pts versus Connecticut. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 292nd of 882 | 8th of 10 |
| 3 years | 47th of 882 | 4th of 10 |
| 5 years | 38th of 882 | 1st of 10 |
| 10 years | 443rd of 882 | 6th of 10 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 494th of 879 | 6th of 10 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 061
ZIP3 061's index peaked in Q2 2007, fell 12.7% to its low in Q1 2014, and regained its peak in Q1 2021, about 13.8 years after the top. Today it sits +71.1% 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 061 | Q2 2007 | Q1 2014 | -12.7% | Q1 2021 (13.8 yrs) | +71.1% |
| 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 061's index has changed +58.3% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 061 after inflation | CT after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +0.8% | +1.7% | +1.8% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +13.5% | +12.6% | +13.1% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +29.8% | +25.9% | +27.1% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +37.3% | +37.1% | +35.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +58.3% | +53.7% | +45.7% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 061
Regional estimate
$573,007
- Estimated gain
- $273,007
- Index change
- +91.00%
- Start index
- 183.49
- End index
- 350.47
ZIP3 061 (Hartford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060 · New Britain, CT area | CT | +6.2% | +57.3% | +209% |
| 064 · Meriden, CT area | CT | +5.7% | +54.0% | +233% |
| 067 · Waterbury, CT area | CT | +6.7% | +56.8% | +217% |
| 011 · Springfield, MA area | MA | +5.4% | +44.3% | +296% |
| 062 · Danielson, CT area | CT | +6.6% | +56.3% | +231% |
| 065 · New Haven, CT area | CT | +5.6% | +54.6% | +256% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 350.47 |
| Q1 2026 | 341.66 |
| Q4 2025 | 338.32 |
| Q3 2025 | 334.66 |
| Q2 2025 | 334.67 |
| Q1 2025 | 321.74 |
| Q4 2024 | 318.23 |
| Q3 2024 | 318.61 |
| Q2 2024 | 310.65 |
| Q1 2024 | 295.47 |
| Q4 2023 | 286.85 |
| Q3 2023 | 284.64 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 061?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 061, the regional index changed +4.7% over the year to Q2 2026, +61.0% over five years, +91.0% over ten years, and +250% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 061 appreciating faster than Connecticut and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +4.7% compares with +5.7% for Connecticut and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +1.7 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +19.7 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 061?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 061. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 06103 to 06160 (15 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.