Barkhamsted
Town in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
Barkhamsted is a town in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, with 3,647 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 561 ft (171 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pleasant Valley, 2.1 miles SW.
- 3,647residents (2020 Census)
- 561 ftelevation · 171 m
- 36.3 sq miland area · 93.9 km²
- 101 / sq mipopulation density
- 06063main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Barkhamsted
Barkhamsted ( bark-HAM-sted) is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It contains seven villages: West Hill, Mallory, Barkhamsted Center, Center Hill, Washington Hill, Pleasant Valley, and Riverton. The population was 3,647 at the 2020 census, down from 3,799 at the 2010 census. The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region. Barkhamsted was first incorporated in 1779, and named after Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England.
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Living in Barkhamsted
- Median household income
- $123,544
- Median home value
- $368,000
- Median rent
- $1,164/mo
- Median age
- 50.2
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Barkhamsted had 3,647 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,647 |
|---|---|
| Density | 101 per sq mi (39 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Barkhamsted at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Northwest Hills Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,647 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.25 sq mi (93.9 km²) |
| Water area | 2.58 sq mi (6.67 km²) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9357° N, 72.9729° W |
| ZIP codes | 06063, 06061, 06065 |
| Official website | munic.state.ct.us/Barkhamsted |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0916002760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Barkhamsted
- Pleasant Valley2.1 mi SW
- Riverton2.9 mi NW
- New Hartford Center3.8 mi S
- Hartland4.6 mi N
- Winsted4.9 mi W
- Canton6.5 mi SE
- New Hartford6.7 mi S
- Colebrook6.7 mi NW
- Winchester7.0 mi W
- Granby7.7 mi E
- West Simsbury7.8 mi SE
- Canton Valley8.2 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Barkhamsted
What county is Barkhamsted in?
Barkhamsted is in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Barkhamsted, CT?
3,647 people lived in Barkhamsted at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Barkhamsted, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06063. Other ZIP codes: 06061, 06065.
What is the elevation of Barkhamsted?
561 feet (171 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Barkhamsted?
Pleasant Valley (2.1 mi), Riverton (2.9 mi), New Hartford Center (3.8 mi), Hartland (4.6 mi), Winsted (4.9 mi).
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