Wolcott
Town in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Wolcott is a town in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 16,142 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 653 ft (199 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Plantsville, 4.0 miles E.
- 16,142residents (2020 Census)
- 653 ftelevation · 199 m
- 20.4 sq miland area · 52.8 km²
- 792 / sq mipopulation density
- 06716main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Wolcott
Wolcott ( WUUL-kət) is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. It is primarily residential, with a population of 16,142 as of the 2020 United States census.
The town was settled in the 1730s by English settlers of the Connecticut Colony and was known as Farmingbury. It was renamed as Wolcott after being incorporated in 1796, following the United States' gaining independence. Some early records spell it as Wolcutt.
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Living in Wolcott
- Median household income
- $110,850
- Median home value
- $326,200
- Median rent
- $1,464/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Wolcott had 16,142 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,142 |
|---|---|
| Density | 792 per sq mi (306 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wolcott at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 16,142 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.39 sq mi (52.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km²) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5950° N, 72.9685° W |
| ZIP codes | 06716, 06444, 06479, 06704, 06705 |
| Official website | wolcottct.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0914087560 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wolcott
- Plantsville4.0 mi E
- Waterbury4.3 mi SW
- Southington4.7 mi E
- Plymouth5.8 mi NW
- Terryville6.1 mi N
- Bristol6.2 mi N
- Oakville6.3 mi W
- Prospect6.6 mi S
- Cheshire6.7 mi SE
- Cheshire Village7.3 mi SE
- Watertown7.7 mi W
- Plainville8.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Wolcott
What county is Wolcott in?
Wolcott is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Wolcott, CT?
16,142 people lived in Wolcott at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wolcott, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06716. Other ZIP codes: 06444, 06479, 06704, 06705.
What is the elevation of Wolcott?
653 feet (199 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wolcott?
Plantsville (4.0 mi), Waterbury (4.3 mi), Southington (4.7 mi), Plymouth (5.8 mi), Terryville (6.1 mi).
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