Connecticut premium ZIP codes, ranked
| # | ZIP | Location | Voucher rent (2BR) | Voucher rent (3BR) | Typical market rent | Premium | Basis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06103 | HartfordHartford County | $2,370 | $2,820 | $1,579 | +50% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 2 | 06471 | North BranfordNew Haven County | $2,470 | $3,070 | $1,750 | +41% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 3 | 06105 | HartfordHartford County | $1,820 | $2,170 | $1,434 | +27% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 4 | 06604 | BridgeportFairfield County | $2,260 | $2,740 | $1,793 | +26% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 5 | 06776 | New MilfordLitchfield County | $2,400 | $2,900 | $1,956 | +23% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 6 | 06067 | Rocky HillHartford County | $2,360 | $2,810 | $1,945 | +21% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 7 | 06702 | WaterburyNew Haven County | $1,610 | $1,990 | $1,350 | +19% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 8 | 06461 | MilfordNew Haven County | $2,830 | $3,520 | $2,374 | +19% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 9 | 06114 | HartfordHartford County | $1,800 | $2,140 | $1,521 | +18% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 10 | 06608 | BridgeportFairfield County | $2,260 | $2,740 | $1,929 | +17% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 11 | 06082 | EnfieldHartford County | $2,100 | $2,500 | $1,806 | +16% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 12 | 06089 | SimsburyHartford County | $2,900 | $3,460 | $2,573 | +13% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 13 | 06320 | New LondonNew London County | $1,910 | $2,430 | $1,700 | +12% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 14 | 06118 | East HartfordHartford County | $1,890 | $2,250 | $1,683 | +12% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 15 | 06510 | New HavenNew Haven County | $2,690 | $3,350 | $2,399 | +12% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 16 | 06610 | BridgeportFairfield County | $2,260 | $2,740 | $2,022 | +12% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 17 | 06704 | WaterburyNew Haven County | $1,670 | $2,090 | $1,498 | +12% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 18 | 06053 | New BritainHartford County | $1,810 | $2,160 | $1,631 | +11% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 19 | 06511 | New HavenNew Haven County | $2,120 | $2,640 | $1,924 | +10% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 20 | 06112 | HartfordHartford County | $1,870 | $2,230 | $1,702 | +10% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 21 | 06010 | BristolHartford County | $1,800 | $2,250 | $1,650 | +9% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 22 | 06515 | New HavenNew Haven County | $2,160 | $2,690 | $1,982 | +9% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 23 | 06605 | BridgeportFairfield County | $2,260 | $2,740 | $2,089 | +8% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 24 | 06513 | New HavenNew Haven County | $1,900 | $2,360 | $1,759 | +8% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 25 | 06706 | WaterburyNew Haven County | $1,680 | $2,100 | $1,564 | +7% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 26 | 06119 | West HartfordHartford County | $2,270 | $2,700 | $2,129 | +7% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 27 | 06708 | WaterburyNew Haven County | $1,740 | $2,180 | $1,632 | +7% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 28 | 06611 | TrumbullFairfield County | $3,290 | $3,970 | $3,102 | +6% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 29 | 06108 | East HartfordHartford County | $1,660 | $1,980 | $1,577 | +5% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 30 | 06120 | HartfordHartford County | $1,850 | $2,200 | $1,769 | +5% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 31 | 06042 | ManchesterHartford County | $2,290 | $2,730 | $2,197 | +4% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 32 | 06516 | West HavenNew Haven County | $1,990 | $2,480 | $1,910 | +4% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 33 | 06106 | HartfordHartford County | $1,640 | $1,950 | $1,578 | +4% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 34 | 06907 | StamfordFairfield County | $2,550 | $3,060 | $2,467 | +3% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 35 | 06710 | WaterburyNew Haven County | $1,610 | $1,990 | $1,560 | +3% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 36 | 06066 | VernonTolland County | $1,920 | $2,290 | $1,869 | +3% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 37 | 06518 | HamdenNew Haven County | $2,820 | $3,510 | $2,745 | +3% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 38 | 06385 | WaterfordNew London County | $2,250 | $2,860 | $2,197 | +2% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 39 | 06905 | StamfordFairfield County | $2,780 | $3,330 | $2,723 | +2% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 40 | 06519 | New HavenNew Haven County | $1,940 | $2,410 | $1,903 | +2% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 41 | 06239 | KillinglyWindham County | $1,680 | $2,150 | $1,650 | +2% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 42 | 06705 | WaterburyNew Haven County | $1,670 | $2,090 | $1,644 | +2% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 43 | 06074 | South WindsorHartford County | $2,400 | $2,860 | $2,372 | +1% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 44 | 06379 | StoningtonNew London County | $1,780 | $2,260 | $1,763 | +1% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 45 | 06002 | BloomfieldHartford County | $2,460 | $2,930 | $2,438 | +1% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 46 | 06052 | New BritainHartford County | $1,720 | $2,050 | $1,704 | +1% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 47 | 06457 | MiddletownMiddlesex County | $1,980 | $2,360 | $1,962 | +1% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
| 48 | 06226 | WillimanticWindham County | $1,730 | $2,200 | $1,717 | +1% | ZIP SAFMR | Analyze deal |
Premium compares the 2-bedroom voucher rent to the ZIP's typical asking rent across all home sizes. Rent data provided by Zillow Research.
How these numbers are calculated
- Voucher rent is the HUD FY2027 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) where it applies, otherwise the county or metro Fair Market Rent. This is the basis housing authorities use to set payment standards, typically 90 to 110 percent of it, and it is a gross rent that includes a utility allowance.
- Typical market rent is the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for the ZIP code as of September 2026, a smoothed measure of asking rents across all home types and sizes. Rent data provided by Zillow Research.
- Premium compares the 2-bedroom voucher rent against that blended market figure, which is the conservative comparison. Premiums for 3 and 4 bedroom homes are often larger.
- The premium is a screening signal, not a guarantee. Housing authorities run a rent reasonableness review against unassisted comparables before approving any contract rent, and the payment standard is a ceiling, not an entitlement. Always verify with the local housing authority.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents and Zillow Research (ZORI). FMRs effective October 1 each year; ZORI updates monthly.
Frequently asked questions
- Which ZIP code in Connecticut has the biggest Section 8 premium?
- 06103 (Hartford) currently shows the largest gap: the 2-bedroom voucher rent basis is $2,370 against a typical market rent of $1,579, a +50% premium.
- How many ZIP codes in Connecticut pay above market rent?
- Of the 110 Connecticut ZIP codes with both HUD and market rent data, 48 currently show a voucher rent basis above the typical asking rent.
- Can I actually charge the full amount shown here?
- Not automatically. The housing authority sets a payment standard between 90 and 110 percent of the FMR or SAFMR, and every lease passes a rent reasonableness review against comparable unassisted units. Treat the premium as a screening signal for where to look, then verify with the local housing authority.