Lyme

Town in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

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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.

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, CT population

Lyme had 2,352 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,352
Density74 per sq mi (29 per km²)

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

Lyme at a glance

StateConnecticut (CT)
CountyLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
TypeTown
Population2,352 (2020)
Land area31.80 sq mi (82.4 km²)
Water area2.67 sq mi (6.92 km²)
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates41.3986° N, 72.3315° W
ZIP codes06371, 06439
Official websitetwnlyme.org
Census code (GEOID)0913044210

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

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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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