Pomfret

Town in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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Pomfret is a town in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 4,266 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 430 ft (131 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Quasset Lake, 3.8 miles N.

About Pomfret

Pomfret is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, with a population of 4,266 according to the 2020 United States Census. The town is part of the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. It was incorporated in 1713 and was named after Pontefract in West Yorkshire, England. The land was purchased from local Indians in 1686 in a deal known as the "Mashmuket Purchase" or "Mashamoquet Purchase".

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Living in Pomfret

Median household income
$108,476
Median home value
$409,100
Median rent
$1,210/mo
Median age
45.9
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Pomfret, CT population

Pomfret had 4,266 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,266
Density106 per sq mi (41 per km²)

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

Pomfret at a glance

StateConnecticut (CT)
CountyNortheastern Connecticut Planning Region
TypeTown
Population4,266 (2020)
Land area40.33 sq mi (104.5 km²)
Water area0.25 sq mi (0.65 km²)
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Coordinates41.8680° N, 71.9723° W
ZIP codes06259, 06258, 06263
Official websitepomfretct.com
Census code (GEOID)0915061030

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

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Frequently asked questions about Pomfret

What county is Pomfret in?

Pomfret is in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.

What is the population of Pomfret, CT?

4,266 people lived in Pomfret at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Pomfret, CT?

The main ZIP code is 06259. Other ZIP codes: 06258, 06263.

What is the elevation of Pomfret?

430 feet (131 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Pomfret?

Quasset Lake (3.8 mi), South Woodstock (4.3 mi), Dayville (4.9 mi), Brooklyn (5.6 mi), Putnam (5.9 mi).

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