Fairfield
Town in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
Fairfield is a town in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut, with 61,512 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mill Plain, 1.4 miles S.
- 61,512residents (2020 Census)
- 33 ftelevation · 10 m
- 29.9 sq miland area · 77.5 km²
- 2,056 / sq mipopulation density
- 06824main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Fairfield
Fairfield is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It borders the city of Bridgeport and towns of Trumbull, Easton, Weston, and Westport along the Gold Coast of Connecticut. As of 2020, the town had a population of 61,512. The town is part of the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. Fairfield is a hub of higher education, enrolling more than 17,000 students between Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University.
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Living in Fairfield
- Median household income
- $172,432
- Median home value
- $780,500
- Median rent
- $2,185/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Fairfield had 61,512 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 61,512 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,056 per sq mi (794 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairfield at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 61,512 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.91 sq mi (77.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.47 sq mi (3.80 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1759° N, 73.2720° W |
| ZIP codes | 06824, 06604, 06605, 06825, 06890 |
| Official website | fairfieldct.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0912026620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairfield
- Mill Plain1.4 mi S
- Fairfield University1.4 mi SE
- Murray1.7 mi NW
- Southport2.9 mi S
- Staples3.1 mi SW
- Sacred Heart University3.5 mi NE
- Plattsville3.5 mi N
- Coleytown3.7 mi W
- Bridgeport4.0 mi E
- Greens Farms4.4 mi SW
- Westport Village5.1 mi SW
- Westport5.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield
What county is Fairfield in?
Fairfield is in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Fairfield, CT?
61,512 people lived in Fairfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairfield, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06824. Other ZIP codes: 06604, 06605, 06825, 06890.
What is the elevation of Fairfield?
33 feet (10 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairfield?
Mill Plain (1.4 mi), Fairfield University (1.4 mi), Murray (1.7 mi), Southport (2.9 mi), Staples (3.1 mi).
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