Windsor Locks
Town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
Windsor Locks is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, with 12,613 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 157 ft (48 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Suffield Depot, 3.9 miles N.
- 12,613residents (2020 Census)
- 157 ftelevation · 48 m
- 9.0 sq miland area · 23.4 km²
- 1,398 / sq mipopulation density
- 06096main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Windsor Locks
Windsor Locks is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Greater Hartford area. As of the 2020 census, its population was 12,613. It is the site of Bradley International Airport, which serves the Greater Hartford-Springfield region and occupies approximately a third of the town. Windsor Locks is also the site of the New England Air Museum.
Located beside the Connecticut River and equidistant from the densely populated cities of Springfield, Massachusetts, and Hartford, Connecticut, Windsor Locks is named for a set of canal locks that opened in 1829. Windsor Locks is situated just south of the first large falls in the Connecticut River, the Enfield Falls, which is the head of navigation (the farthest point that seagoing vessels can reach) of the Connecticut River. The Enfield Falls Canal circumvents the Enfield Falls and its nearby shallows.
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Living in Windsor Locks
- Median household income
- $81,205
- Median home value
- $258,800
- Median rent
- $1,394/mo
- Median age
- 41.4
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Windsor Locks had 12,613 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,613 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,398 per sq mi (540 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Windsor Locks at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Capitol Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 12,613 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.02 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km²) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9298° N, 72.6580° W |
| ZIP codes | 06096, 06080 |
| Official website | windsorlocksct.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0911087070 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Windsor Locks
- Suffield Depot3.9 mi N
- Windsor4.2 mi S
- East Granby4.5 mi W
- Southwood Acres4.8 mi NE
- Suffield5.0 mi N
- East Windsor5.1 mi E
- Thompsonville5.3 mi NE
- Tariffville5.9 mi W
- Broad Brook6.1 mi E
- Enfield6.5 mi NE
- Salmon Brook7.1 mi W
- Sherwood Manor7.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Windsor Locks
What county is Windsor Locks in?
Windsor Locks is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Windsor Locks, CT?
12,613 people lived in Windsor Locks at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Windsor Locks, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06096. Other ZIP codes: 06080.
What is the elevation of Windsor Locks?
157 feet (48 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Windsor Locks?
Suffield Depot (3.9 mi), Windsor (4.2 mi), East Granby (4.5 mi), Southwood Acres (4.8 mi), Suffield (5.0 mi).
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