Darien
Town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Darien is a town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 21,499 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Noroton, 0.7 miles NW.
- 21,499residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 12.7 sq miland area · 32.8 km²
- 1,699 / sq mipopulation density
- 06820main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Darien
Darien ( DAIR-ee-AN) is a coastal town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is the smallest town on Connecticut's Gold Coast.
Situated on the Long Island Sound between the cities of Stamford and Norwalk, Darien is a commuter town for New York City. There are two railroad stations in Darien, Noroton Heights and Darien, linking the town to Grand Central Terminal.
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Living in Darien
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,822,400
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 40
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Darien had 21,499 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,499 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,699 per sq mi (656 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Darien at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 21,499 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.65 sq mi (32.8 km²) |
| Water area | 10.82 sq mi (28.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0522° N, 73.4797° W |
| ZIP codes | 06820, 06853, 06906 |
| Official website | darienct.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0919018850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Darien
- Noroton0.7 mi NW
- Tokeneke0.8 mi NE
- Noroton Heights1.8 mi NW
- Darien Downtown1.8 mi N
- Stamford3.9 mi NW
- Norwalk4.2 mi NE
- Old Greenwich5.1 mi SW
- Riverside5.6 mi W
- Cos Cob5.9 mi W
- Saugatuck7.1 mi NE
- Indian Field7.3 mi W
- New Canaan7.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Darien
What county is Darien in?
Darien is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Darien, CT?
21,499 people lived in Darien at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Darien, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06820. Other ZIP codes: 06853, 06906.
What is the elevation of Darien?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Darien?
Noroton (0.7 mi), Tokeneke (0.8 mi), Noroton Heights (1.8 mi), Darien Downtown (1.8 mi), Stamford (3.9 mi).
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