Pawcatuck
Census-designated place in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Pawcatuck is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 5,433 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Stonington, 3.6 miles SW.
- 5,433residents (2020 Census)
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.8 km²
- 1,592 / sq mipopulation density
- 06379ZIP code
About Pawcatuck
Pawcatuck ( PAW-kə-tuk) is a village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Stonington which is located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 5,624 at the 2010 census. It is located across the Pawcatuck River from Downtown Westerly, Rhode Island. The Mechanic Street Historic District of Pawcatuck is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes sites of shipbuilding, mills, and worker housing in a 147-acre (0.59 km2) area.
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Living in Pawcatuck
- Median household income
- $80,114
- Median home value
- $360,600
- Median rent
- $1,155/mo
- Median age
- 46.2
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Pawcatuck had 5,433 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,433 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,592 per sq mi (615 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pawcatuck at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,433 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.41 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.3739° N, 71.8564° W |
| ZIP code | 06379 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0959140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pawcatuck
- Stonington3.6 mi SW
- Misquamicut, RI4.0 mi SE
- Watch Hill, RI4.1 mi S
- Westerly, RI4.5 mi SE
- Bradford, RI4.9 mi E
- Ashaway, RI5.2 mi NE
- Mystic5.4 mi W
- Weekapaug, RI5.5 mi SE
- North Stonington6.8 mi N
- Old Mystic6.8 mi W
- Noank7.7 mi W
- Quonochontaug, RI8.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pawcatuck
What county is Pawcatuck in?
Pawcatuck is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Pawcatuck, CT?
5,433 people lived in Pawcatuck at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pawcatuck, CT?
The ZIP code of Pawcatuck is 06379.
What towns are near Pawcatuck?
Stonington (3.6 mi), Misquamicut (4.0 mi), Watch Hill (4.1 mi), Westerly (4.5 mi), Bradford (4.9 mi).
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