06426 — Essex, CT Home Values
Typical home value $783,212 as of June 2026 · 1st of 87 in Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 06426, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 06426 compares in the Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT area
ZIP code 06426 (Essex, CT) has a typical home value of $783,212 as of June 2026, ranking 1st of 87 ZIP codes tracked in the Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT area, the most expensive ZIP code in the metro. Prices here have moved +6.5% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +45.6%, from $538,051 in June 2021 to $783,212 in June 2026.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Hartford.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 06426 has a population of 3,285, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 91.5% White, 3.3% two or more races, 2.9% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.8% Black or African American.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Elementary School | 108 Main St., Centerbrook, CT | 1.1 mi |
| Valley Regional High School | 256 Kelsey Hill Rd., Deep River, CT | 2.9 mi |
| Deep River Elementary School | 12 River St., Deep River, CT | 3.1 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 06426?
$783,212 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 06426 an expensive ZIP code in the Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT area?
06426 ranks 1st of 87 ZIP codes in the Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT area by typical home value, the most expensive ZIP code in the metro.
How much have home values in 06426 changed over the past year?
+6.5% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
What is the population of ZIP code 06426?
3,285, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 06426?
Essex Elementary School (1.1 mi), Valley Regional High School (2.9 mi), Deep River Elementary School (3.1 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 06426?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.