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Kensington, CT
Census-designated place in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06037.
Population
9,962
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,662
ZIP codes
1
Kensington and its ZIP codes
Kensington at a glance
- Kensington is about 2.2 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- It is the 36th most populous of 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- Households here earn a median of $109,447 a year, 14% more than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $330,400 (10% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,351 a month.
Local data for Kensington, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kensington, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,447
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$330,400
Median rent
$1,351/mo
Homeownership
84.9%
Bachelor's or higher
40.6%
Median age
48.7
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (1,971), Italian Americans (1,865), Irish Americans (1,028).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Capitol Planning Region. PPP loans are for Kensington.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$84,680
531,855 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,719
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Kensington, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kensington, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,390
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,280
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
44.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kensington, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Kensington
1 in or overlapping Kensington. Population shown
Cities near Kensington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New BritainCity | 3.8 mi | 13.4 |
| NewingtonCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 13.1 |
| MeridenCity | 6.4 mi | 23.7 |
| PlantsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| WethersfieldCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 12.3 |
| MiddletownCity | 8.1 mi | 41 |
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 6 |
| West HartfordCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 21.8 |
| BristolCity | 9.6 mi | 26.4 |
| Glastonbury CenterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5 |
| HartfordCity | 10 mi | 17.4 |
| Cheshire VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.2 |
| Wallingford CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| East HartfordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 18 |
| TerryvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kensington, CT in?
- Kensington is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Kensington, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kensington include 06037.
- What is the population of Kensington, CT?
- About 9,962 people live in Kensington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kensington?
- Nearby places include New Britain (3.8 mi), Newington (4.6 mi), Meriden (6.4 mi), Plantsville (6.9 mi), Wethersfield (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023