Gales Ferry
Census-designated place in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Gales Ferry is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 1,159 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, 2.5 miles SE.
- 1,159residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 1,201 / sq mipopulation density
- 06335ZIP code
About Gales Ferry
Gales Ferry is a census-designated place and village in the town of Ledyard, Connecticut, United States. It is located along the eastern bank of the Thames River. The community developed as a result of having a ferry to Uncasville located at this site, and from which the village was named. Gales Ferry was listed as a census-designated place for the 2010 Census. As of the 2020 census, Gales Ferry had a population of 1,159.
Much of the core of the original settlement at the site of the former ferry has been included in two separate historic districts, each with several farmstead buildings from the late colonial and early national periods (late 18th and early 19th century). The two historic districts are irregularly shaped, and are separated by a railroad cut and some non-contributing buildings.
Several farmsteads that are individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places are located close to Gales Ferry. These are the Nathan Lester House on Vinegar Hill Road, the Perkins-Bill House at 1040 Long Cove Road, and the Capt. Mark Stoddard Farmstead at 24 Vinegar Hill Road.
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Living in Gales Ferry
- Median household income
- $80,735
- Median home value
- $335,100
- Median rent
- $2,201/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Gales Ferry had 1,159 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,159 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,201 per sq mi (464 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gales Ferry at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,159 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.96 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4217° N, 72.0845° W |
| ZIP code | 06335 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0930190 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gales Ferry
- Conning Towers-Nautilus Park2.5 mi SE
- Oxoboxo River2.7 mi NW
- Ledyard3.4 mi E
- Montville4.7 mi NW
- Long Hill5.3 mi S
- Old Mystic5.7 mi SE
- Waterford5.8 mi SW
- New London6.2 mi S
- Mashantucket6.4 mi NE
- Groton6.7 mi S
- Poquonock Bridge7.0 mi SE
- Noank7.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gales Ferry
What county is Gales Ferry in?
Gales Ferry is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Gales Ferry, CT?
1,159 people lived in Gales Ferry at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gales Ferry, CT?
The ZIP code of Gales Ferry is 06335.
What is the elevation of Gales Ferry?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gales Ferry?
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (2.5 mi), Oxoboxo River (2.7 mi), Ledyard (3.4 mi), Montville (4.7 mi), Long Hill (5.3 mi).
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