Kensington
Census-designated place in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
Kensington is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, with 9,962 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 85 ft (26 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Berlin, 1.5 miles S.
- 9,962residents (2020 Census)
- 85 ftelevation · 26 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.5 km²
- 1,662 / sq mipopulation density
- 06037ZIP code
About Kensington
Kensington is a census-designated place (CDP) and section of the town of Berlin in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The Berlin town offices are located in Kensington. As of the 2020 census, Kensington had a population of 9,962. The Henry Hooker House is a historic home in Kensington.
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Living in Kensington
- Median household income
- $109,447
- Median home value
- $330,400
- Median rent
- $1,351/mo
- Median age
- 48.7
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Kensington had 9,962 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,962 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,662 per sq mi (642 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kensington at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Capitol Planning Region |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,962 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.99 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6256° N, 72.7687° W |
| ZIP code | 06037 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0940150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kensington
- Berlin1.5 mi S
- New Britain3.6 mi N
- Newington4.7 mi NE
- Plainville5.5 mi NW
- Cromwell5.6 mi E
- Southington5.8 mi W
- Rocky Hill5.9 mi E
- Meriden6.3 mi S
- Plantsville7.0 mi SW
- Wethersfield7.4 mi NE
- Middletown7.9 mi SE
- Farmington8.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kensington
What county is Kensington in?
Kensington is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Kensington, CT?
9,962 people lived in Kensington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kensington, CT?
The ZIP code of Kensington is 06037.
What is the elevation of Kensington?
85 feet (26 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kensington?
Berlin (1.5 mi), New Britain (3.6 mi), Newington (4.7 mi), Plainville (5.5 mi), Cromwell (5.6 mi).
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