Waterford
Town in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Waterford is a town in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 19,571 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New London, 2.9 miles SE.
- 19,571residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 32.9 sq miland area · 85.1 km²
- 595 / sq mipopulation density
- 06385main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Waterford
Waterford is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. It is named after Waterford, Ireland. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 19,571 at the 2020 census. The town center is listed as a census-designated place (CDP) and had a population of 3,074 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Waterford
- Median household income
- $104,820
- Median home value
- $355,900
- Median rent
- $1,651/mo
- Median age
- 46
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Waterford had 19,571 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,571 |
|---|---|
| Density | 595 per sq mi (230 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waterford at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 19,571 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.87 sq mi (85.1 km²) |
| Water area | 11.86 sq mi (30.72 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3517° N, 72.1468° W |
| ZIP codes | 06385, 06320, 06375 |
| Official website | waterfordct.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0918080280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waterford
- New London2.9 mi SE
- Niantic3.9 mi SW
- East Lyme4.2 mi W
- Groton4.5 mi SE
- Conning Towers-Nautilus Park5.0 mi NE
- Long Hill5.1 mi E
- Gales Ferry5.8 mi NE
- Oxoboxo River6.5 mi N
- Poquonock Bridge7.0 mi E
- Groton Long Point7.5 mi E
- Montville7.8 mi N
- Noank7.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waterford
What county is Waterford in?
Waterford is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Waterford, CT?
19,571 people lived in Waterford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waterford, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06385. Other ZIP codes: 06320, 06375.
What is the elevation of Waterford?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waterford?
New London (2.9 mi), Niantic (3.9 mi), East Lyme (4.2 mi), Groton (4.5 mi), Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (5.0 mi).
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