Branford
Town in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Branford is a town in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 28,273 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Branford Center, 1.6 miles W.
- 28,273residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 21.8 sq miland area · 56.6 km²
- 1,294 / sq mipopulation density
- 06405ZIP code
About Branford
Branford is a shoreline town located on Long Island Sound in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, about 6 miles (10 km) east of downtown New Haven. The town is part of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region. Branford borders East Haven to the west, Guilford to the east, and North Branford to the north. The population was 28,273 in the 2020 census.
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Living in Branford
- Median household income
- $105,225
- Median home value
- $401,200
- Median rent
- $1,565/mo
- Median age
- 54.2
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Branford had 28,273 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,273 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,294 per sq mi (500 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Branford at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 28,273 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.84 sq mi (56.6 km²) |
| Water area | 6.15 sq mi (15.93 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2800° N, 72.7859° W |
| ZIP code | 06405 |
| Official website | branford-ct.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0917007310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Branford
- Branford Center1.6 mi W
- East Haven3.9 mi W
- Guilford Center5.7 mi E
- Guilford5.8 mi NE
- North Branford6.7 mi N
- New Haven7.5 mi W
- North Haven7.9 mi NW
- Northford8.0 mi N
- West Haven9.4 mi W
- Madison9.5 mi NE
- Madison Center9.5 mi E
- Hamden10.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Branford
What county is Branford in?
Branford is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Branford, CT?
28,273 people lived in Branford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Branford, CT?
The ZIP code of Branford is 06405.
What is the elevation of Branford?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Branford?
Branford Center (1.6 mi), East Haven (3.9 mi), Guilford Center (5.7 mi), Guilford (5.8 mi), North Branford (6.7 mi).
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