Guilford
Town in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Guilford is a town in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 22,073 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Branford, 4.2 miles NW.
- 22,073residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 47.1 sq miland area · 121.9 km²
- 469 / sq mipopulation density
- 06437main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Guilford
Guilford is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. It borders Madison, Branford, North Branford, and Durham. It is situated on I-95 and the Connecticut coast. The town is part of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 22,264 at the July 2024 estimate made by the United States Census Bureau.
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Living in Guilford
- Median household income
- $137,816
- Median home value
- $515,800
- Median rent
- $1,717/mo
- Median age
- 51.1
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Guilford had 22,073 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,073 |
|---|---|
| Density | 469 per sq mi (181 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Guilford at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 22,073 (2020) |
| Land area | 47.08 sq mi (121.9 km²) |
| Water area | 2.65 sq mi (6.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3391° N, 72.7061° W |
| ZIP codes | 06437, 06443, 06471, 06472 |
| Official website | ci.guilford.ct.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0917034950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Guilford
- North Branford4.2 mi NW
- Madison4.3 mi E
- Guilford Center4.3 mi S
- Northford5.6 mi NW
- Branford5.8 mi SW
- Madison Center6.8 mi SE
- Killingworth7.1 mi E
- Branford Center7.1 mi SW
- North Haven8.3 mi W
- East Haven8.5 mi W
- Durham9.0 mi N
- Wallingford Center9.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Guilford
What county is Guilford in?
Guilford is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Guilford, CT?
22,073 people lived in Guilford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Guilford, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06437. Other ZIP codes: 06443, 06471, 06472.
What is the elevation of Guilford?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Guilford?
North Branford (4.2 mi), Madison (4.3 mi), Guilford Center (4.3 mi), Northford (5.6 mi), Branford (5.8 mi).
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