Lake Chaffee
Census-designated place in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Lake Chaffee is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 282 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 866 ft (264 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ashford, 3.2 miles S.
- 282residents (2020 Census)
- 866 ftelevation · 264 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 2,142 / sq mipopulation density
- 06278ZIP code
About Lake Chaffee
Lake Chaffee is a census-designated place (CDP) in the northwestern part of the town of Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut, United States. It is a residential community surrounding Lake Chaffee, a small water body formed in the early 20th century by damming an area of wetlands. Connecticut Route 89 (Ference Road) forms the eastern edge of the CDP, leading north 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to Interstate 84 and south 6 miles (10 km) to U.S. Route 44 at Warrenville.
Lake Chaffee was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
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Living in Lake Chaffee
- Median household income
- $104,375
- Median home value
- $260,700
- Median age
- 50.5
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Lake Chaffee had 282 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 282 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,142 per sq mi (827 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Chaffee at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 282 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.13 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9407° N, 72.1946° W |
| ZIP code | 06278 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0941238 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Chaffee
- Ashford3.2 mi S
- Willington4.2 mi SW
- Union4.4 mi N
- Stafford Springs6.0 mi W
- Eastford6.1 mi SE
- Witches Woods6.2 mi E
- Stafford6.5 mi NW
- Lake Bungee6.9 mi E
- Holland, MA7.4 mi N
- Wales, MA8.6 mi N
- Woodstock9.0 mi E
- Tolland9.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Chaffee
What county is Lake Chaffee in?
Lake Chaffee is in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Lake Chaffee, CT?
282 people lived in Lake Chaffee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Chaffee, CT?
The ZIP code of Lake Chaffee is 06278.
What is the elevation of Lake Chaffee?
866 feet (264 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Chaffee?
Ashford (3.2 mi), Willington (4.2 mi), Union (4.4 mi), Stafford Springs (6.0 mi), Eastford (6.1 mi).
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