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Manchester, CT
Census-designated place in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06040, 06042.
Population
36,759
Land area
9.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,980
ZIP codes
2
Manchester and its ZIP codes
Manchester at a glance
- Manchester is about 5.3 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 18th among 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- The median household income is $74,267, 22% below the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $223,400 (39% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,384 a month.
Local data for Manchester, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manchester, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,267
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$223,400
Median rent
$1,384/mo
Homeownership
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher
31.5%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (5,208), Irish Americans (4,995), Italian Americans (4,378).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Capitol Planning Region. PPP loans are for Manchester.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, +1.2 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
Manchester, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manchester, 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
85° / 20°F
42.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manchester, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Manchester
2 in or overlapping Manchester. Population shown
Cities near Manchester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East HartfordCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 18 |
| RockvilleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.8 |
| Glastonbury CenterCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 5 |
| HartfordCity | 8.9 mi | 17.4 |
| Broad BrookCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 5.9 |
| WethersfieldCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 12.3 |
| Blue HillsCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Coventry LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| TerramuggusCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| South CoventryCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| West HartfordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 21.8 |
| Windsor LocksCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9 |
| NewingtonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 13.1 |
| Southwood AcresCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| Lake PocotopaugCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| Crystal LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manchester, CT in?
- Manchester is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Manchester, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Manchester include 06040, 06042.
- What is the population of Manchester, CT?
- About 36,759 people live in Manchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manchester?
- Nearby places include East Hartford (5.4 mi), Rockville (6.8 mi), Glastonbury Center (6.8 mi), Hartford (8.9 mi), Broad Brook (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023