Willington
Town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
Willington is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, with 5,566 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 761 ft (232 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ashford, 4.1 miles E.
- 5,566residents (2020 Census)
- 761 ftelevation · 232 m
- 33.3 sq miland area · 86.2 km²
- 167 / sq mipopulation density
- 06279main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Willington
Willington is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. The population was 5,566 at the 2020 census.
The Willimantic River borders the town on the west. Willington is approximately 25 miles northeast of Hartford on Interstate 84, which also provides a connection to Boston, via the Massachusetts Turnpike. Providence, RI is accessible via U.S. Route 44. Larger communities nearby include Coventry, Stafford, Tolland, and Willimantic. The University of Connecticut is located in adjacent Mansfield. A new public library (formerly located within Hall Memorial School) opened in autumn 2006.
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Living in Willington
- Median household income
- $91,114
- Median home value
- $305,800
- Median rent
- $1,357/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Willington had 5,566 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,566 |
|---|---|
| Density | 167 per sq mi (65 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Willington at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Capitol Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,566 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.29 sq mi (86.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8973° N, 72.2518° W |
| ZIP codes | 06279, 06278 |
| Official website | willingtonct.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0911085950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Willington
- Ashford4.1 mi E
- Lake Chaffee4.2 mi NE
- Tolland5.6 mi W
- Stafford Springs5.6 mi NW
- Storrs6.1 mi S
- Stafford6.6 mi NW
- Crystal Lake7.1 mi W
- Mansfield7.6 mi S
- Eastford8.2 mi E
- Union8.5 mi NE
- Coventry Lake9.2 mi SW
- Coventry9.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Willington
What county is Willington in?
Willington is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Willington, CT?
5,566 people lived in Willington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Willington, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06279. Other ZIP codes: 06278.
What is the elevation of Willington?
761 feet (232 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Willington?
Ashford (4.1 mi), Lake Chaffee (4.2 mi), Tolland (5.6 mi), Stafford Springs (5.6 mi), Storrs (6.1 mi).
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