Meriden
City in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Meriden is a city in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 60,850 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 177 ft (54 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Middlefield, 4.3 miles E.
- 60,850residents (2020 Census)
- 177 ftelevation · 54 m
- 23.7 sq miland area · 61.5 km²
- 2,564 / sq mipopulation density
- 06450main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Meriden
Meriden ( MAIR-ə-din) is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, located halfway between the regional cities of New Haven and Hartford. The city is part of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region. In 2020, the population of the city was 60,850.
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Living in Meriden
- Median household income
- $71,253
- Median home value
- $241,200
- Median rent
- $1,294/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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Meriden had 60,850 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 60,850 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,564 per sq mi (990 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Meriden at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | City |
| Population | 60,850 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.73 sq mi (61.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km²) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5368° N, 72.7945° W |
| ZIP codes | 06450, 06451 |
| Official website | cityofmeriden.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0946450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Meriden
- Middlefield4.3 mi E
- Berlin4.8 mi N
- Wallingford5.4 mi S
- Cheshire Village5.8 mi SW
- Cheshire5.9 mi W
- Plantsville6.0 mi NW
- Wallingford Center6.1 mi S
- Kensington6.3 mi N
- Southington6.5 mi NW
- Middletown7.2 mi E
- Durham7.4 mi SE
- Cromwell8.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Meriden
What county is Meriden in?
Meriden is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Meriden, CT?
60,850 people lived in Meriden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Meriden, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06450. Other ZIP codes: 06451.
What is the elevation of Meriden?
177 feet (54 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Meriden?
Middlefield (4.3 mi), Berlin (4.8 mi), Wallingford (5.4 mi), Cheshire Village (5.8 mi), Cheshire (5.9 mi).
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