Milford, CT: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Milford, CT is an incorporated city located in New Haven County in the state of Connecticut. Our data estimates 54,328 residents, places it at 41.226°N, 73.062°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Milford, CT?

What is the population of Milford, CT?

Milford has an estimated population of 54,328. That makes it the 13th largest of the 110 places we list in Connecticut, and the 5th largest of 16 places in New Haven County. The typical place in Connecticut has about 3,064 residents, so Milford is roughly 17.7 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Connecticut with a similar population include Bristol (59,947), Meriden (59,395), West Haven (54,620), Milford city (53,195), Middletown (46,258). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Milford differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Milford?

Milford has about 2,448 people per square mile (945 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Connecticut, it is denser than about 71% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Milford use?

The postal data lists 2 ZIP codes for Milford: 06461, 06460. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 0 are assigned to the Northeast (New England, New Jersey and Puerto Rico). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Milford in?

Milford is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is La Porte, IN, about 707 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Milford located in Connecticut?

Milford lies in the southwestern part of Connecticut, at 41.226° north latitude and 73.062° west longitude. The state capital, Hartford, is about 42 miles to the northeast. The closest listed place in another state is Sound Beach, NY, roughly 19 miles to the south, which shows how near Milford is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Bridgeport, CT, 7 miles to the west.

Which cities are near Milford, CT?

The closest listed place to Milford is Milford city , CT, 0.0 miles to the west. Of the eight nearest places below, 6 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Milford in?

Milford is in New Haven County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 09009. The county contains 16 places in our data, 12 of which have their own page here and 4 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include New Haven (564,830), Waterbury (189,614), Meriden (59,395), West Haven (54,620), Milford city (53,195). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Milford from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Milford is closest to New York, NY at about 58 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,499 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Milford?

Yes. Our data lists 14 other places named Milford: Milford, DE (22,102), Milford, OH (6,855), Milford, MI (6,515), Milford, IA (2,997), Milford, NJ (2,659), Milford, NE (2,090), Milford, IN (1,565), Milford, UT (1,394), and 6 more. When you search for Milford, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Milford in New Haven County, Connecticut.

Planning a move to Milford?

If you are weighing Milford, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.