Lyme
Town in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Lyme is a town in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 2,352 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Essex Village, 4.3 miles SW.
- 2,352residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 31.8 sq miland area · 82.4 km²
- 74 / sq mipopulation density
- 06371main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Lyme
Lyme is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States, situated on the eastern side of the Connecticut River. The town is part of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The population was 2,352 at the 2020 census. Lyme is the eponym of Lyme disease.
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Living in Lyme
- Median household income
- $135,000
- Median home value
- $629,900
- Median rent
- $1,719/mo
- Median age
- 55.6
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Lyme had 2,352 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,352 |
|---|---|
| Density | 74 per sq mi (29 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lyme at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,352 (2020) |
| Land area | 31.80 sq mi (82.4 km²) |
| Water area | 2.67 sq mi (6.92 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3986° N, 72.3315° W |
| ZIP codes | 06371, 06439 |
| Official website | twnlyme.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0913044210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lyme
- Essex Village4.3 mi SW
- Essex5.4 mi SW
- Deep River Center5.6 mi W
- Old Lyme6.1 mi S
- East Lyme6.1 mi SE
- East Haddam6.2 mi NW
- Chester Center6.5 mi W
- Salem7.3 mi NE
- Old Saybrook7.7 mi S
- Deep River7.9 mi W
- Old Saybrook Center7.9 mi S
- Chester8.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lyme
What county is Lyme in?
Lyme is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Lyme, CT?
2,352 people lived in Lyme at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lyme, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06371. Other ZIP codes: 06439.
What is the elevation of Lyme?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lyme?
Essex Village (4.3 mi), Essex (5.4 mi), Deep River Center (5.6 mi), Old Lyme (6.1 mi), East Lyme (6.1 mi).
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