New Britain
City in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
New Britain is a city in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, with 74,135 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 167 ft (51 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newington, 2.9 miles E.
- 74,135residents (2020 Census)
- 167 ftelevation · 51 m
- 13.4 sq miland area · 34.7 km²
- 5,534 / sq mipopulation density
- 06053main ZIP code (4 in total)
About New Britain
New Britain is a city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. About 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Hartford, the city is part of the Capitol Planning Region. According to the 2020 Census, the population of the city is 74,135.
Among the southernmost of the communities encompassed within the Hartford-Springfield Knowledge Corridor metropolitan region, New Britain is home to Central Connecticut State University and Charter Oak State College. The city was noted for its industry during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places include Walnut Hill Park, developed by the landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and Downtown New Britain.
The city's official nickname is the "Hardware City" because of its history as a manufacturing center and as the headquarters of Stanley Black & Decker. Because of its large Polish population, the city is often playfully referred to as "New Britski".
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Living in New Britain
- Median household income
- $58,613
- Median home value
- $223,600
- Median rent
- $1,253/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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New Britain had 74,135 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 74,135 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,534 per sq mi (2,137 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Britain at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Capitol Planning Region |
| Type | City |
| Population | 74,135 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.40 sq mi (34.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6766° N, 72.7862° W |
| ZIP codes | 06053, 06051, 06052, 06111 |
| Official website | newbritainct.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0950370 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Britain
- Newington2.9 mi E
- Plainville3.5 mi W
- Kensington3.6 mi S
- Farmington4.7 mi NW
- Berlin4.9 mi S
- Wethersfield6.3 mi E
- West Hartford6.4 mi N
- Rocky Hill6.6 mi E
- Southington6.8 mi SW
- Cromwell7.7 mi SE
- Bristol8.0 mi W
- Hartford8.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Britain
What county is New Britain in?
New Britain is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of New Britain, CT?
74,135 people lived in New Britain at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Britain, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06053. Other ZIP codes: 06051, 06052, 06111.
What is the elevation of New Britain?
167 feet (51 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Britain?
Newington (2.9 mi), Plainville (3.5 mi), Kensington (3.6 mi), Farmington (4.7 mi), Berlin (4.9 mi).
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