Torrington, CT: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Torrington is a small incorporated city in Litchfield County, Connecticut. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 40,003, sits at 41.835°N, 73.128°W, and observes Eastern time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Connecticut, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Torrington, CT?

What is the population of Torrington, CT?

Torrington has an estimated population of 40,003. That makes it the 17th largest of the 110 places we list in Connecticut, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Connecticut has about 3,064 residents, so Torrington is roughly 13.1 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 Milford city (53,195), Middletown (46,258), Shelton (41,129), Naugatuck (31,108), New London (26,858). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Torrington differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Torrington?

Torrington has about 855 people per square mile (330 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Connecticut, it is denser than about 30% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Torrington use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Torrington: 06790. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. 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 Torrington in?

Torrington 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 700 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 Torrington located in Connecticut?

Torrington lies in the northwestern part of Connecticut, at 41.835° north latitude and 73.128° west longitude. The state capital, Hartford, is about 23 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Westfield, MA, roughly 28 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Torrington is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Waterbury, CT, 20 miles to the south.

Which cities are near Torrington, CT?

The closest listed place to Torrington is Winsted, CT, 7.1 miles to the northeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 3 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Torrington in?

Torrington is in Litchfield County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 09005. The county contains 13 places in our data, 4 of which have their own page here and 9 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Oakville (8,799), Winsted (7,121), Terryville (5,030), Northwest Harwinton (3,011), Bethlehem Village (1,995). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Torrington from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Torrington is closest to New York, NY at about 89 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,493 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 Torrington?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Torrington: Torrington, WY (7,289). When you search for Torrington, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Torrington in Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Planning a move to Torrington?

If you are weighing Torrington, 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.