Manchester
Town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Manchester is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, with 59,713 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 272 ft (83 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Hartford, 4.4 miles W.
- 59,713residents (2020 Census)
- 272 ftelevation · 83 m
- 27.4 sq miland area · 71.0 km²
- 2,178 / sq mipopulation density
- 06040main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Manchester
Manchester is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 59,713. The urban center of the town is the Manchester census-designated place, with a population of 36,379 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Manchester, in England.
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Living in Manchester
- Median household income
- $86,840
- Median home value
- $247,100
- Median rent
- $1,519/mo
- Median age
- 37
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Manchester had 59,713 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 59,713 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,178 per sq mi (841 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Manchester at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Capitol Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 59,713 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.42 sq mi (71.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km²) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7752° N, 72.5244° W |
| ZIP codes | 06040, 06042 |
| Official website | townofmanchester.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0911044700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Manchester
- East Hartford4.4 mi W
- Bolton4.5 mi E
- South Windsor5.1 mi NW
- Vernon5.5 mi NE
- Glastonbury5.9 mi S
- Glastonbury Center6.4 mi SW
- Rockville7.3 mi NE
- Hartford8.1 mi W
- Andover8.3 mi E
- Wethersfield9.0 mi SW
- East Windsor9.1 mi N
- Blue Hills9.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Manchester
What county is Manchester in?
Manchester is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Manchester, CT?
59,713 people lived in Manchester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Manchester, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06040. Other ZIP codes: 06042.
What is the elevation of Manchester?
272 feet (83 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Manchester?
East Hartford (4.4 mi), Bolton (4.5 mi), South Windsor (5.1 mi), Vernon (5.5 mi), Glastonbury (5.9 mi).
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