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Portland, CT
Census-designated place in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06480.
Population
5,944
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
991
ZIP codes
1
Portland and its ZIP codes
Portland at a glance
- Portland is 32% denser than Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $89,401 a year, 7% less than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $282,300 (23% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,122 a month.
Local data for Portland, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Portland, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,401
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$282,300
Median rent
$1,122/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
46.1%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,474), Irish Americans (1,015), Polish Americans (762).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. PPP loans are for Portland.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,241
74,367 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,273
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
-$15.7M
FY 2025, -$96 per person
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region economyFederal spending
How people get to work
Portland, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.1%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home18.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Portland, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
827
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
2,463
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
42.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Portland, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Portland
1 in or overlapping Portland. Population shown
Cities near Portland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MiddletownCity | 2.6 mi | 41 |
| Lake PocotopaugCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 5.5 |
| East HamptonCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 4.1 |
| HigganumCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 6.2 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 8.2 |
| KensingtonCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 6 |
| Glastonbury CenterCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 5 |
| WethersfieldCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 12.3 |
| TerramuggusCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
| NewingtonCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 13.1 |
| MeridenCity | 9.7 mi | 23.7 |
| MoodusCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| New BritainCity | 11 mi | 13.4 |
| East HartfordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 18 |
| HartfordCity | 13 mi | 17.4 |
| Wallingford CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Portland, CT in?
- Portland is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Portland, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Portland include 06480.
- What is the population of Portland, CT?
- About 5,944 people live in Portland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Portland?
- Nearby places include Middletown (2.6 mi), Lake Pocotopaug (5.9 mi), East Hampton (6.9 mi), Higganum (7.6 mi), Durham (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023