Preston
Town in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Preston is a town in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 4,788 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 220 ft (67 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mashantucket, 4.1 miles SE.
- 4,788residents (2020 Census)
- 220 ftelevation · 67 m
- 30.8 sq miland area · 79.8 km²
- 155 / sq mipopulation density
- 06365main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Preston
Preston is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut planning region. Its population was 4,788 at the 2020 census. The town includes the villages of Long Society, Preston City, and Poquetanuck.
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Living in Preston
- Median household income
- $116,648
- Median home value
- $361,900
- Median rent
- $1,433/mo
- Median age
- 46.2
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Preston had 4,788 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,788 |
|---|---|
| Density | 155 per sq mi (60 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Preston at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,788 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.83 sq mi (79.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5187° N, 72.0066° W |
| ZIP codes | 06365, 06380 |
| Official website | preston-ct.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0918062150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Preston
- Mashantucket4.1 mi SE
- Norwich4.7 mi NW
- Lisbon5.8 mi N
- Ledyard6.1 mi S
- Jewett City6.3 mi N
- Griswold6.4 mi NE
- Baltic7.4 mi NW
- North Stonington7.7 mi SE
- Gales Ferry7.8 mi SW
- Oxoboxo River8.1 mi SW
- Montville8.6 mi SW
- Sprague8.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Preston
What county is Preston in?
Preston is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Preston, CT?
4,788 people lived in Preston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Preston, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06365. Other ZIP codes: 06380.
What is the elevation of Preston?
220 feet (67 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Preston?
Mashantucket (4.1 mi), Norwich (4.7 mi), Lisbon (5.8 mi), Ledyard (6.1 mi), Jewett City (6.3 mi).
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