New London

City in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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New London is a city in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 27,367 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 56 ft (17 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Groton, 1.6 miles E.

About New London

New London is a seaport city and a port of entry on the northeast coast of the United States, located at the outlet of the Thames River in New London County, Connecticut, which empties into Long Island Sound. The city is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.

New London is home to the United States Coast Guard Academy, Connecticut College, Mitchell College, and The Williams School. The Coast Guard Station New London and New London Harbor is home port to both the Coast Guard's cutter Coho and their tall ship Eagle. The city had a population of 27,367 at the 2020 census. The Norwich–New London metropolitan area includes 21 towns and 274,055 people.

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Living in New London

Median household income
$59,098
Median home value
$253,300
Median rent
$1,340/mo
Median age
34.7
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New London, CT population

New London had 27,367 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census27,367
Density4,881 per sq mi (1,885 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

New London at a glance

StateConnecticut (CT)
CountySoutheastern Connecticut Planning Region
TypeCity
Population27,367 (2020)
Land area5.61 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Water area4.98 sq mi (12.91 km²)
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates41.3330° N, 72.0962° W
ZIP code06320
Official websitenewlondonct.gov
Census code (GEOID)0952280

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about New London

What county is New London in?

New London is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.

What is the population of New London, CT?

27,367 people lived in New London at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of New London, CT?

The ZIP code of New London is 06320.

What is the elevation of New London?

56 feet (17 m) above sea level.

What towns are near New London?

Groton (1.6 mi), Long Hill (2.7 mi), Waterford (2.9 mi), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (4.2 mi), Poquonock Bridge (4.3 mi).

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