Lakes East
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Lakes East is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 1,299 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ridgefield, 1.0 miles S.
- 1,299residents (2020 Census)
- 600 ftelevation · 183 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 1,432 / sq mipopulation density
- 06877ZIP code
About Lakes East
Lakes East is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is in the northeastern part of the town and consists of neighborhoods situated around several small lakes, notably Wataba Lake in the north and Fox Hill Lake in the south.
Lakes East was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Lakes East had a population of 1,299.
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Living in Lakes East
- Median household income
- $217,534
- Median home value
- $571,300
- Median age
- 45.5
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Lakes East had 1,299 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,299 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,432 per sq mi (553 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lakes East at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,299 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.91 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3307° N, 73.4925° W |
| ZIP code | 06877 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0941585 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lakes East
- Ridgefield1.0 mi S
- Lakes West1.1 mi W
- Route 7 Gateway1.2 mi SE
- Mamanasco Lake2.1 mi SW
- Ridgebury2.9 mi NW
- Topstone3.4 mi SE
- West Mountain3.4 mi SW
- Danbury4.8 mi N
- Branchville5.0 mi SE
- Peach Lake, NY5.2 mi NW
- Redding5.5 mi E
- Redding Center5.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lakes East
What county is Lakes East in?
Lakes East is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Lakes East, CT?
1,299 people lived in Lakes East at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lakes East, CT?
The ZIP code of Lakes East is 06877.
What is the elevation of Lakes East?
600 feet (183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lakes East?
Ridgefield (1.0 mi), Lakes West (1.1 mi), Route 7 Gateway (1.2 mi), Mamanasco Lake (2.1 mi), Ridgebury (2.9 mi).
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