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Northford, CT
Census-designated place in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06472.
Population
6,186
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
775
ZIP codes
1
Northford and its ZIP codes
Northford at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $105,174 a year, 10% more than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $403,800 (10% above Connecticut) and median rent is $1,408 a month.
Local data for Northford, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northford, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$105,174
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$403,800
Median rent
$1,408/mo
Homeownership
90.2%
Bachelor's or higher
39.8%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,977), Irish Americans (956), German Americans (823).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for South Central Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Northford.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,015
278,572 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,967
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Northford, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northford, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
707
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,848
3.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Northford, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Northford
1 in or overlapping Northford. Population shown
Cities near Northford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North HavenCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 20.8 |
| Wallingford CenterCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Quinnipiac UniversityCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| East HavenCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 12.3 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Branford CenterCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| New HavenCity | 9 mi | 18.7 |
| Cheshire VillageCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4 |
| MeridenCity | 9.9 mi | 23.7 |
| Guilford CenterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| West HavenCity | 12 mi | 10.8 |
| Madison CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| MiddletownCity | 13 mi | 41 |
| PlantsvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| OrangeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 17.2 |
| AnsoniaCity | 15 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northford, CT in?
- Northford is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Northford, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Northford include 06472.
- What is the population of Northford, CT?
- About 6,186 people live in Northford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northford?
- Nearby places include North Haven (3 mi), Wallingford Center (4.5 mi), Quinnipiac University (5.2 mi), East Haven (7 mi), Durham (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023