Bethany
Town in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Bethany is a town in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 5,297 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 574 ft (175 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Beacon Falls, 3.3 miles NW.
- 5,297residents (2020 Census)
- 574 ftelevation · 175 m
- 21.1 sq miland area · 54.6 km²
- 251 / sq mipopulation density
- 06524main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Bethany
Bethany is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the South Central Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 5,297 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Bethany
- Median household income
- $166,236
- Median home value
- $418,000
- Median age
- 42.5
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Bethany had 5,297 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,297 |
|---|---|
| Density | 251 per sq mi (97 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bethany at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | South Central Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,297 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.07 sq mi (54.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi (1.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4230° N, 72.9942° W |
| ZIP codes | 06524, 06403 |
| Official website | bethany-ct.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0917004580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bethany
- Beacon Falls3.3 mi NW
- Hamden4.1 mi SE
- Woodbridge4.1 mi S
- Quinnipiac University5.2 mi E
- Seymour5.3 mi SW
- Prospect5.4 mi N
- Naugatuck5.4 mi NW
- Ansonia6.7 mi SW
- Cheshire Village7.5 mi NE
- North Haven7.7 mi E
- Cheshire7.7 mi NE
- Derby8.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bethany
What county is Bethany in?
Bethany is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Bethany, CT?
5,297 people lived in Bethany at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bethany, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06524. Other ZIP codes: 06403.
What is the elevation of Bethany?
574 feet (175 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bethany?
Beacon Falls (3.3 mi), Hamden (4.1 mi), Woodbridge (4.1 mi), Quinnipiac University (5.2 mi), Seymour (5.3 mi).
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