Groton
| State |  Connecticut |
|---|---|
| County | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | 860, 959 |
| Area | 117 km² |
| Water area | 37 km² |
| Population | 39,138 |
| Population Density | 334 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| FIPS | 0918034250 |
| GNIS-ID | 213437 |
| Founded | 1705 |
| Place type | Municipality |
| Coordinates | ♁41° 21′ N, 72° 2′ W |
| Latitude | 41.347718 |
| Longitude | -72.031345 |
Groton is located in the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region in Connecticut. Currently, 2 postal codes and 2 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 39,138 on an area of 117 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Homeownership
Vacancy
Building approvals
Household income
Unemployment rate
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Median age
Population
Rent price development
YoY $ · +7.30 % · ⌀ 1,602 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø monthly rent by apartment size (2026)
Benchmark rent including utilities in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, as recorded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
| Apartment | Ø rent per month |
|---|---|
| 1-room apartment | 1,287 $ |
| 2-room apartment | 1,496 $ |
| 3-room apartment | 1,866 $ |
| 4-room apartment | 2,406 $ |
| 5-room apartment | 2,988 $ |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Market Rents 2026
Median home value
YoY $ · +8.24 % · 340,100 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +2.86 % · 53.4 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · +0.43 % · 9.8 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Building approvals for new apartments
YoY per 1,000 inhabitants · -25.81 % · 0.6 per 1,000 inhabitants
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median household income
YoY $ · +5.67 % · 88,284 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Unemployment rate
YoY % · +22.22 % · 3.3 %
Source: BLS
Poverty rate
YoY % · +5.95 % · 10.6 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY +4.75 % · 28,433
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · +1.30 % · 42.7 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · -1.29 % · 19.3 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +7.06 % · 13.6 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median age
YoY Years · +1.38 % · 36.8 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Groton
YoY +0.02 % · 39,138
Map of Groton
The map shows the position of Groton based on the stored coordinates.
Districts of Groton
The table shows the recorded districts of Groton and assigns the stored postal code to each entry.
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Groton and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Long Hill | 2 km |
| Poquonock Bridge | 2 km |
| Noank | 3 km |
| Groton Long Point | 4 km |
| Conning Towers-Nautilus Park | 5 km |
| Old Mystic | 5 km |
| Mystic | 6 km |
| New London | 6 km |
| Waterford | 8 km |
| Gales Ferry | 9 km |
| Ledyard | 9 km |
The largest cities in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
The selection shows larger places from the surrounding area of Groton and facilitates direct switching to neighboring location pages.
