Ansonia
City in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Ansonia is a city in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 18,918 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Derby, 1.4 miles SW.
- 18,918residents (2020 Census)
- 82 ftelevation · 25 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.6 km²
- 3,143 / sq mipopulation density
- 06401main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Ansonia
Ansonia is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. Located on the Naugatuck River, it is immediately north of Derby, and about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of New Haven. The city is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. The population was 18,918 at the time of the 2020 census. The ZIP code for Ansonia is 06401. The city is served by the Metro-North Railroad. Ansonia Station is a stop on the railroad passenger commuter service's Waterbury Branch connecting to New York's Grand Central Terminal. Ansonia also is served by the Connecticut Transit bus carrier. Connecticut Route 8 serves Ansonia (Northbound, Exit 18; Southbound, Exit 19).
Ansonia was founded in 1844 by merchant and philanthropist Anson Green Phelps. Also referred to as "The Copper City", is recognized for its history of heavy machine manufacturing industry in the lower Naugatuck Valley. Production included copper, brass, rubber and plastics processing, molding and tubing, iron castings, sheet metal, electric, automatic screw machine, textiles, and foundry products. The well-known Ansonia Clock Company was founded here in 1851.
Ansonia is the birthplace of David Humphreys, a diplomat and colonel in the American Revolutionary War.
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Living in Ansonia
- Median household income
- $85,877
- Median home value
- $287,200
- Median rent
- $1,476/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Ansonia had 18,918 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,918 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,143 per sq mi (1,214 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ansonia at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,918 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.02 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3442° N, 73.0698° W |
| ZIP codes | 06401, 06418 |
| Official website | cityofansonia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0901150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ansonia
- Derby1.4 mi SW
- Seymour2.9 mi N
- Woodbridge3.7 mi E
- Shelton4.5 mi SW
- Orange4.7 mi SE
- East Village6.2 mi W
- Oronoque6.3 mi S
- Bethany6.7 mi NE
- Beacon Falls6.9 mi N
- West Haven7.3 mi SE
- New Haven7.9 mi E
- Monroe7.9 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Ansonia
What county is Ansonia in?
Ansonia is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Ansonia, CT?
18,918 people lived in Ansonia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ansonia, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06401. Other ZIP codes: 06418.
What is the elevation of Ansonia?
82 feet (25 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ansonia?
Derby (1.4 mi), Seymour (2.9 mi), Woodbridge (3.7 mi), Shelton (4.5 mi), Orange (4.7 mi).
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