East Hampton

Town in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

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East Hampton is a town in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 12,717 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 400 ft (122 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Pocotopaug, 1.6 miles N.

About East Hampton

East Hampton is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The population was 12,717 at the 2020 census. The town center village is listed as a census-designated place (CDP). East Hampton includes the communities of Cobalt, Middle Haddam, and Lake Pocotopaug.

The southern trailhead of the Shenipsit Trail is in Cobalt, and the Airline State Park (a rail trail) has its southern trailhead in East Hampton, at Main Street in the Village Center. The 884-acre (358 ha) Hurd State Park, Meshomasic State Forest, and Salmon River State Forest are located in town. Comstock's Bridge, more commonly known as the Comstock Covered Bridge and the only remaining covered bridge in eastern Connecticut, spans the Salmon River near Route 16 in East Hampton.

The Chatham Historical Society Museum and the Joseph N. Goff House Museum and Cultural Center are located in the town.

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Living in East Hampton

Median household income
$124,577
Median home value
$349,000
Median rent
$1,393/mo
Median age
43.6
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East Hampton, CT population

East Hampton had 12,717 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census12,717
Density357 per sq mi (138 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

East Hampton at a glance

StateConnecticut (CT)
CountyLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
TypeTown
Population12,717 (2020)
Land area35.65 sq mi (92.3 km²)
Water area1.25 sq mi (3.23 km²)
Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Coordinates41.5677° N, 72.5095° W
ZIP codes06424, 06414, 06456
Official websiteeasthamptonct.org
Census code (GEOID)0913022490

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about East Hampton

What county is East Hampton in?

East Hampton is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.

What is the population of East Hampton, CT?

12,717 people lived in East Hampton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of East Hampton, CT?

The main ZIP code is 06424. Other ZIP codes: 06414, 06456.

What is the elevation of East Hampton?

400 feet (122 m) above sea level.

What towns are near East Hampton?

Lake Pocotopaug (1.6 mi), Portland (4.7 mi), Terramuggus (4.9 mi), Marlborough (5.6 mi), Higganum (5.9 mi).

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