Preston, Connecticut

Preston is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 4,788 at the 2020 census. The town includes the villages of Long Society, Preston City, and Poquetanuck.

Preston, Connecticut
Town of Preston
Preston City Congregational Church
Coordinates: 41°31′N 72°0′W
Country United States
State Connecticut
CountyNew London
RegionSoutheastern CT
Incorporated1687
Government
  TypeSelectman-town meeting
  First selectmanSandra L. Allyn-Gauthier (D)
  SelectmanGerald W. Grabarek (D)
  SelectmanKenneth L. Zachem (R)
Area
  Total31.8 sq mi (82.4 km2)
  Land30.9 sq mi (80.0 km2)
  Water0.9 sq mi (2.2 km2)
Elevation
177 ft (54 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total4,788
  Density150/sq mi (58/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
06365
Area code(s)860/959
FIPS code09-62150
GNIS feature ID0213492
Websitewww.preston-ct.org
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