Lakes East

Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Aerial view of Lakes East, Connecticut
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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.

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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Median household income
$217,534
Median home value
$571,300
Median age
45.5
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Lakes East, CT population

Lakes East had 1,299 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,299
Density1,432 per sq mi (553 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lakes East at a glance

StateConnecticut (CT)
CountyWestern Connecticut Planning Region
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,299 (2020)
Land area0.91 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Water area0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²)
Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Coordinates41.3307° N, 73.4925° W
ZIP code06877
Census code (GEOID)0941585

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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