New London
City in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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.
- 27,367residents (2020 Census)
- 56 ftelevation · 17 m
- 5.6 sq miland area · 14.5 km²
- 4,881 / sq mipopulation density
- 06320ZIP code
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 had 27,367 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,367 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,881 per sq mi (1,885 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New London at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | City |
| Population | 27,367 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.61 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Water area | 4.98 sq mi (12.91 km²) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3330° N, 72.0962° W |
| ZIP code | 06320 |
| Official website | newlondonct.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0952280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New London
- Groton1.6 mi E
- Long Hill2.7 mi NE
- Waterford2.9 mi NW
- Conning Towers-Nautilus Park4.2 mi NE
- Poquonock Bridge4.3 mi E
- Groton Long Point4.6 mi E
- Noank5.1 mi E
- Niantic5.6 mi W
- Gales Ferry6.2 mi N
- Old Mystic6.7 mi NE
- East Lyme7.0 mi W
- Fishers Island, NY7.0 mi SE
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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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