Northford

Census-designated place in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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Northford is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 6,082 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 167 ft (51 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Branford, 1.4 miles SE.

About Northford

Northford is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the primary village and surrounding residential and rural land in the town of North Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. It is in the northern part of the town, bordered to the west by the town of North Haven, to the east by the town of Guilford, and to the north by the town of Wallingford, all in New Haven County. It is bordered to the northeast by the town of Durham in Middlesex County. In 2002, 230 acres (93 ha) of the central village of Northford were designated as the Northford Center Historic District.

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Living in Northford

Median household income
$105,174
Median home value
$403,800
Median rent
$1,408/mo
Median age
48.1
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Northford, CT population

Northford had 6,082 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,082
Density762 per sq mi (294 per km²)

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

Northford at a glance

StateConnecticut (CT)
CountySouth Central Connecticut Planning Region
TypeCensus-designated place
Population6,082 (2020)
Land area7.99 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates41.3954° N, 72.7828° W
ZIP code06472
Census code (GEOID)0954450

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

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Frequently asked questions about Northford

What county is Northford in?

Northford is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.

What is the population of Northford, CT?

6,082 people lived in Northford at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Northford, CT?

The ZIP code of Northford is 06472.

What is the elevation of Northford?

167 feet (51 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Northford?

North Branford (1.4 mi), North Haven (3.9 mi), Wallingford Center (4.2 mi), Wallingford (4.5 mi), Guilford (5.6 mi).

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