Willimantic, Connecticut

Willimantic, Connecticut
Science Building Eastern Connecticut State University
Science Building
Eastern Connecticut State University
Nickname(s): 
Thread City, Frog City
Willimantic's location within Windham County and Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°43′N 72°13′W / 41.717°N 72.217°W / 41.717; -72.217
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyWindham
RegionSoutheastern CT
Named forWillimantic River
Area
 • Total5.554 sq mi (14.38 km2)
 • Land5.421 sq mi (14.04 km2)
 • Water0.133 sq mi (0.34 km2)
Population
 • Total18,149
 • Density3,348/sq mi (1,293/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
06226[3]
Area code(s)860/959
AirportWindham Airport
Major highways
WebsiteOfficial website

Willimantic, Connecticut is a census-designated place and former city. It is in the town of Windham, Windham County. About 18,149 people lived there at the 2020 census.[2] Eastern Connecticut State University and the Windham Textile and History Museum are in Willimantic.

References

  1. "2020 Gazetteer (Connecticut)". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Census - Geography Profile: Willimantic CDP, Connecticut". Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  3. "Willimantic ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.