Ashford
Town in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Ashford is a town in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 4,191 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 531 ft (162 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Chaffee, 3.2 miles N.
- 4,191residents (2020 Census)
- 531 ftelevation · 162 m
- 38.8 sq miland area · 100.4 km²
- 108 / sq mipopulation density
- 06278main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Ashford
Ashford is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 4,191 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1714. Eastford was a part of Ashford until 1847, when the former split off to organize its own town. For this reason, North Ashford is located in northeast Eastford.
Ashford is home to the largest Boy Scout camp in Connecticut, the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation; to Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for children with cancer and other serious illnesses; to the Salvation Army CONNRI Lodge and Conference Center; and to the Evangelical Christian Center, a retreat, camp and conference center.
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Living in Ashford
- Median household income
- $121,926
- Median home value
- $334,800
- Median rent
- $1,246/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Ashford had 4,191 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,191 |
|---|---|
| Density | 108 per sq mi (42 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ashford at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,191 (2020) |
| Land area | 38.76 sq mi (100.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.71 sq mi (1.83 km²) |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8971° N, 72.1714° W |
| ZIP codes | 06278, 06242, 06279 |
| Official website | ashfordtownhall.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0915001430 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ashford
- Lake Chaffee3.2 mi N
- Eastford4.0 mi E
- Willington4.1 mi W
- Witches Woods6.0 mi NE
- Lake Bungee6.8 mi NE
- Union7.1 mi N
- Storrs7.4 mi SW
- Chaplin7.6 mi S
- Mansfield8.0 mi S
- Stafford Springs8.5 mi NW
- Woodstock9.0 mi NE
- Mansfield Center9.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Ashford
What county is Ashford in?
Ashford is in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Ashford, CT?
4,191 people lived in Ashford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ashford, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06278. Other ZIP codes: 06242, 06279.
What is the elevation of Ashford?
531 feet (162 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ashford?
Lake Chaffee (3.2 mi), Eastford (4.0 mi), Willington (4.1 mi), Witches Woods (6.0 mi), Lake Bungee (6.8 mi).
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