Essex
Town in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Essex is a town in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 6,733 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 62 ft (19 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Essex Village, 1.1 miles NE.
- 6,733residents (2020 Census)
- 62 ftelevation · 19 m
- 10.4 sq miland area · 26.9 km²
- 647 / sq mipopulation density
- 06409main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Essex
Essex is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The population was 6,733 at the 2020 census. It is made up of three villages: Essex Village, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Essex weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Essex
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Essex
- Median household income
- $104,395
- Median home value
- $552,000
- Median rent
- $1,623/mo
- Median age
- 52.4
Do you know Essex? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Essex special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Essex
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Essex Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Essex, CT population
Essex had 6,733 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,733 |
|---|---|
| Density | 647 per sq mi (250 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Essex at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 6,733 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.41 sq mi (26.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km²) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3499° N, 72.4134° W |
| ZIP codes | 06409, 06426, 06442 |
| Official website | essexct.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0913026270 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Essex
- Essex Village1.1 mi NE
- Deep River Center2.0 mi NW
- Deep River3.5 mi W
- Old Saybrook4.2 mi S
- Chester Center4.3 mi NW
- Saybrook Manor4.6 mi S
- Westbrook4.6 mi SW
- Westbrook Center5.0 mi S
- Old Saybrook Center5.4 mi SE
- Lyme5.4 mi NE
- Chester5.7 mi NW
- Old Lyme6.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Essex
What county is Essex in?
Essex is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Essex, CT?
6,733 people lived in Essex at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Essex, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06409. Other ZIP codes: 06426, 06442.
What is the elevation of Essex?
62 feet (19 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Essex?
Essex Village (1.1 mi), Deep River Center (2.0 mi), Deep River (3.5 mi), Old Saybrook (4.2 mi), Chester Center (4.3 mi).
Last updated: