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Colchester, CT
Census-designated place in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
4,692
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,050
ZIP codes
0
Colchester and its ZIP codes
Colchester at a glance
- Colchester is 40% denser than Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $86,760 a year, 9% less than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $294,600 (20% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,475 a month.
Local data for Colchester, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colchester, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,760
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$294,600
Median rent
$1,475/mo
Homeownership
53.5%
Bachelor's or higher
33.0%
Median age
54.2
Average commute
31.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (834), Italian Americans (662), German Americans (605).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Colchester.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,404
128,313 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,845
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Colchester, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.2%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colchester, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
843
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
2,137
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colchester, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Colchester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoodusCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.4 |
| TerramuggusCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.1 |
| East HamptonCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Lake PocotopaugCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 5.5 |
| South WindhamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| WillimanticCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| HigganumCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| NorwichCity | 13 mi | 28.1 |
| BalticCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Chester CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| Coventry LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| South CoventryCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| Oxoboxo RiverCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| Mansfield CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6 |
| Deep River CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colchester, CT in?
- Colchester is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Colchester, CT?
- About 4,692 people live in Colchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colchester?
- Nearby places include Moodus (7.5 mi), Terramuggus (7.7 mi), East Hampton (7.8 mi), Lake Pocotopaug (8.9 mi), South Windham (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023