Hamden
Town in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Hamden is a town in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 61,169 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 184 ft (56 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Quinnipiac University, 2.2 miles NE.
- 61,169residents (2020 Census)
- 184 ftelevation · 56 m
- 32.7 sq miland area · 84.6 km²
- 1,872 / sq mipopulation density
- 06514main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Hamden
Hamden is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. The town's nickname is "The Land of the Sleeping Giant". The town is part of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 61,169 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Hamden
- Median household income
- $98,306
- Median home value
- $298,200
- Median rent
- $1,746/mo
- Median age
- 38.7
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Hamden had 61,169 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 61,169 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,872 per sq mi (723 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hamden at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 61,169 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.67 sq mi (84.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km²) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3973° N, 72.9222° W |
| ZIP codes | 06514, 06473, 06517, 06518, 06524 |
| Official website | hamden.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0917035650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hamden
- Quinnipiac University2.2 mi NE
- North Haven3.6 mi E
- Bethany4.1 mi NW
- Woodbridge4.8 mi SW
- New Haven6.0 mi S
- Wallingford Center6.5 mi NE
- Northford7.2 mi E
- Wallingford7.4 mi NE
- Beacon Falls7.4 mi NW
- Cheshire Village7.5 mi N
- Prospect7.6 mi N
- East Haven7.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Hamden
What county is Hamden in?
Hamden is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Hamden, CT?
61,169 people lived in Hamden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hamden, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06514. Other ZIP codes: 06473, 06517, 06518, 06524.
What is the elevation of Hamden?
184 feet (56 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hamden?
Quinnipiac University (2.2 mi), North Haven (3.6 mi), Bethany (4.1 mi), Woodbridge (4.8 mi), New Haven (6.0 mi).
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