Danbury
City in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Danbury is a city in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 86,518 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 397 ft (121 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ridgebury, 4.2 miles SW.
- 86,518residents (2020 Census)
- 397 ftelevation · 121 m
- 42.0 sq miland area · 108.9 km²
- 2,058 / sq mipopulation density
- 06811main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Danbury
Danbury ( DAN-berr-ee) is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, located approximately 50 miles (80 km) northeast of New York City. Danbury's population as of 2020 was 86,518. It is the third-largest city in Western Connecticut, and the seventh-largest city in Connecticut. The city is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region. Located within the heart of the Housatonic Valley region, the city is a historic commercial hub of western Connecticut, home to many commuters and summer residents from the New York metropolitan area and New England.
Danbury is nicknamed the "Hat City", because it was once the center of the American hat industry, during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The mineral danburite is named after Danbury, while the city itself is named for Danbury in Essex, England.
Danbury is an economically and culturally diverse city. It is considered the 7th most diverse city in the United States. Up to 35% of its population is foreign-born. Notable populations in Danbury include: Portuguese, Lebanese, Brazilian, Ecuadorian, Indian, German, Polish, Irish, Italian, and Dominican. Danbury Public Schools have students from over 43 countries who speak over 47 languages.
Danbury is home to Danbury Hospital, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury Fair Mall, and Danbury Municipal Airport.
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Living in Danbury
- Median household income
- $83,393
- Median home value
- $411,200
- Median rent
- $1,846/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
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Danbury had 86,518 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 86,518 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,058 per sq mi (795 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Danbury at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | City |
| Population | 86,518 (2020) |
| Land area | 42.04 sq mi (108.9 km²) |
| Water area | 2.23 sq mi (5.77 km²) |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3987° N, 73.4781° W |
| ZIP codes | 06811, 06810 |
| Official website | danbury-ct.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0918430 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Danbury
- Ridgebury4.2 mi SW
- Taylor Corners4.2 mi NW
- Lakes West4.7 mi S
- Lakes East4.8 mi S
- Bigelow Corners4.8 mi N
- Kellogg Point4.9 mi N
- Bethel5.0 mi SE
- Ball Pond5.0 mi NW
- Candlewood Orchards5.5 mi N
- Peach Lake, NY5.5 mi W
- Route 7 Gateway5.5 mi S
- Candlewood Knolls5.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Danbury
What county is Danbury in?
Danbury is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Danbury, CT?
86,518 people lived in Danbury at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Danbury, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06811. Other ZIP codes: 06810.
What is the elevation of Danbury?
397 feet (121 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Danbury?
Ridgebury (4.2 mi), Taylor Corners (4.2 mi), Lakes West (4.7 mi), Lakes East (4.8 mi), Bigelow Corners (4.8 mi).
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