Portland
Town in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Portland is a town in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 9,384 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cromwell, 3.9 miles W.
- 9,384residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 23.3 sq miland area · 60.5 km²
- 402 / sq mipopulation density
- 06480main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Portland
Portland ( PORT-lənd) is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The population was 9,384 at the 2020 census. The town center is listed as a census-designated place (CDP). It is situated across the Connecticut River from Middletown.
Brownstone quarried in Portland was used in the construction of Hartford's Old State House in 1796. The vast majority of the brownstone buildings in Connecticut (see College Row at Wesleyan University and the Long Walk at Trinity College) as well as the famous brownstones in New York City were built with brownstone from Portland's quarries. Later, one of the quarries was transformed into an adventure park in the summer months featuring zip lines, cliff diving and scuba locations.
About half of the town's perimeter is made up of the Connecticut River. The town has eight marinas and boat clubs as well as three 18-hole golf courses.
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Living in Portland
- Median household income
- $118,929
- Median home value
- $337,400
- Median rent
- $1,129/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Portland had 9,384 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,384 |
|---|---|
| Density | 402 per sq mi (155 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Portland at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 9,384 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.35 sq mi (60.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.50 sq mi (3.90 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5990° N, 72.5895° W |
| ZIP codes | 06480, 06414 |
| Official website | portlandct.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0913061800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Portland
- Cromwell3.9 mi W
- Lake Pocotopaug4.3 mi E
- East Hampton4.7 mi SE
- Middletown4.9 mi SW
- Rocky Hill5.4 mi NW
- Terramuggus6.5 mi E
- Glastonbury6.7 mi N
- Glastonbury Center7.0 mi N
- Marlborough7.6 mi E
- Higganum7.7 mi S
- Wethersfield8.3 mi NW
- Haddam8.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Portland
What county is Portland in?
Portland is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Portland, CT?
9,384 people lived in Portland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Portland, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06480. Other ZIP codes: 06414.
What is the elevation of Portland?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Portland?
Cromwell (3.9 mi), Lake Pocotopaug (4.3 mi), East Hampton (4.7 mi), Middletown (4.9 mi), Rocky Hill (5.4 mi).
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