Bethlehem
Town in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Bethlehem is a town in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 3,385 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 860 ft (262 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bethlehem Village, 0.7 miles NE.
- 3,385residents (2020 Census)
- 860 ftelevation · 262 m
- 19.4 sq miland area · 50.2 km²
- 175 / sq mipopulation density
- 06751main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 3,385 at the 2020 census, down from 3,607 at the 2010 census. The town is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. The town center is a historic district and a census-designated place (CDP).
The town's name has prompted thousands of visitors each December to mail their Christmas cards at the renowned local post office, situated at 34 East Street, in order to get a "Bethlehem" postmark. The post office also has nearly 100 Christmas-related stamps for customers to decorate their envelopes during the holiday season.
Bethlehem is one of the two towns in Litchfield County served by the area code 203/area code 475 overlay. The other is the town of Woodbury.
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Living in Bethlehem
- Median household income
- $108,929
- Median home value
- $410,900
- Median rent
- $1,127/mo
- Median age
- 51.5
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Bethlehem had 3,385 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,385 |
|---|---|
| Density | 175 per sq mi (67 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bethlehem at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,385 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.37 sq mi (50.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km²) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6358° N, 73.2114° W |
| ZIP codes | 06751, 06758 |
| Official website | ci.bethlehem.ct.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0914004930 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bethlehem
- Bethlehem Village0.7 mi NE
- Morris4.0 mi N
- Woodbury5.1 mi S
- Watertown5.2 mi E
- Washington5.3 mi W
- Thomaston6.3 mi E
- Bantam6.4 mi N
- Woodbury Center6.4 mi S
- Oakville7.0 mi SE
- Roxbury7.1 mi SW
- New Preston7.4 mi NW
- Litchfield7.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Bethlehem
What county is Bethlehem in?
Bethlehem is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Bethlehem, CT?
3,385 people lived in Bethlehem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bethlehem, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06751. Other ZIP codes: 06758.
What is the elevation of Bethlehem?
860 feet (262 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bethlehem?
Bethlehem Village (0.7 mi), Morris (4.0 mi), Woodbury (5.1 mi), Watertown (5.2 mi), Washington (5.3 mi).
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