Newington
Town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Newington is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, with 30,536 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 115 ft (35 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Britain, 2.9 miles W.
- 30,536residents (2020 Census)
- 115 ftelevation · 35 m
- 13.1 sq miland area · 34.0 km²
- 2,324 / sq mipopulation density
- 06111main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Newington
Newington is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. Located 8 miles (13 km) south of downtown Hartford, Newington is an older, mainly residential suburb located in Greater Hartford. As of 2023, the population is 30,527. The Connecticut Department of Transportation has its headquarters in Newington.
Newington is home to Mill Pond Falls, near the center of town. It is celebrated each fall during the Waterfall Festival.
The American Radio Relay League is headquartered in Newington, with a call sign of W1AW.
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Living in Newington
- Median household income
- $102,884
- Median home value
- $310,400
- Median rent
- $1,524/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Newington had 30,536 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,536 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,324 per sq mi (897 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newington at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Capitol Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 30,536 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.14 sq mi (34.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6870° N, 72.7308° W |
| ZIP codes | 06111, 06051 |
| Official website | newingtonct.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0911052140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newington
- New Britain2.9 mi W
- Wethersfield3.3 mi E
- Rocky Hill4.1 mi SE
- Kensington4.7 mi SW
- West Hartford5.6 mi N
- Hartford6.0 mi NE
- Cromwell6.0 mi SE
- Berlin6.1 mi SW
- Plainville6.4 mi W
- Farmington6.4 mi NW
- Glastonbury Center6.8 mi E
- East Hartford8.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Newington
What county is Newington in?
Newington is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Newington, CT?
30,536 people lived in Newington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newington, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06111. Other ZIP codes: 06051.
What is the elevation of Newington?
115 feet (35 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newington?
New Britain (2.9 mi), Wethersfield (3.3 mi), Rocky Hill (4.1 mi), Kensington (4.7 mi), West Hartford (5.6 mi).
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