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Wethersfield, CT
Census-designated place in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06109.
Population
27,250
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,215
ZIP codes
1
Wethersfield and its ZIP codes
Wethersfield at a glance
- Wethersfield is about 3 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- It is the 24th most populous of 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- Households here earn a median of $126,806 a year, 32% more than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $324,600 (12% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,370 a month.
Local data for Wethersfield, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wethersfield, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$126,806
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$324,600
Median rent
$1,370/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
54.8%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (5,136), Irish Americans (4,302), Polish Americans (2,212).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Capitol Planning Region. PPP loans are for Wethersfield.
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
PPP loans
$52.2M
788 loans, 6,098 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wethersfield, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.0%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wethersfield, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wethersfield, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Wethersfield
1 in or overlapping Wethersfield. Population shown
Cities near Wethersfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewingtonCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 13.1 |
| Glastonbury CenterCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 5 |
| HartfordCity | 4.6 mi | 17.4 |
| East HartfordCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 18 |
| West HartfordCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 21.8 |
| New BritainCity | 6.4 mi | 13.4 |
| KensingtonCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 6 |
| Blue HillsCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 6 |
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 9.2 |
| MiddletownCity | 10 mi | 41 |
| Lake PocotopaugCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| TerramuggusCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| East HamptonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| WeatogueCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| MeridenCity | 13 mi | 23.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wethersfield, CT in?
- Wethersfield is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Wethersfield, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wethersfield include 06109.
- What is the population of Wethersfield, CT?
- About 27,250 people live in Wethersfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wethersfield?
- Nearby places include Newington (3.4 mi), Glastonbury Center (3.7 mi), Hartford (4.6 mi), East Hartford (5 mi), West Hartford (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023