Wallingford Center

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

Aerial view of Wallingford Center, Connecticut
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Wallingford Center is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 18,278 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wallingford, 0.9 miles NE.

About Wallingford Center

Wallingford Center is a historic district in the heart of Wallingford comprising the primary community in the town of Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States.

It features a walkable downtown area lined with boutique shops, local eateries, and historic estates spanning Colonials, Victorians, and Cape Cods.

Wallingford Center also benefits from transit connectivity, with the Wallingford Train Station serving the Hartford Line for commutes to New Haven, Hartford, along with access to New York City and Boston. Its location along I-91 and the Wilbur Cross Parkway provides residents with access to the broader Connecticut region, whether for work or recreation.

As of the 2020 census, Wallingford Center had a population of 18,278.

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Living in Wallingford Center

Median household income
$89,959
Median home value
$319,200
Median rent
$1,336/mo
Median age
39.6
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Wallingford Center, CT population

Wallingford Center had 18,278 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census18,278
Density2,518 per sq mi (972 per km²)

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

Wallingford Center at a glance

StateConnecticut (CT)
CountySouth Central Connecticut Planning Region
TypeCensus-designated place
Population18,278 (2020)
Land area7.26 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Water area0.12 sq mi (0.31 km²)
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates41.4500° N, 72.8186° W
ZIP code06492
Census code (GEOID)0978880

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

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Frequently asked questions about Wallingford Center

What county is Wallingford Center in?

Wallingford Center is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.

What is the population of Wallingford Center, CT?

18,278 people lived in Wallingford Center at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Wallingford Center, CT?

The ZIP code of Wallingford Center is 06492.

What is the elevation of Wallingford Center?

131 feet (40 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Wallingford Center?

Wallingford (0.9 mi), Northford (4.2 mi), Quinnipiac University (4.4 mi), North Haven (5.1 mi), Cheshire Village (5.5 mi).

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