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

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.
- 18,278residents (2020 Census)
- 131 ftelevation · 40 m
- 7.3 sq miland area · 18.8 km²
- 2,518 / sq mipopulation density
- 06492ZIP code
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 had 18,278 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,278 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,518 per sq mi (972 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wallingford Center at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 18,278 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.26 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4500° N, 72.8186° W |
| ZIP code | 06492 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0978880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wallingford Center
- Wallingford0.9 mi NE
- Northford4.2 mi SE
- Quinnipiac University4.4 mi SW
- North Haven5.1 mi S
- Cheshire Village5.5 mi NW
- North Branford5.6 mi SE
- Meriden6.1 mi N
- Cheshire6.1 mi NW
- Hamden6.5 mi SW
- Middlefield6.8 mi NE
- Durham7.1 mi E
- Prospect8.8 mi W
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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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