Monroe
Town in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
Monroe is a town in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut, with 18,825 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 522 ft (159 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Village, 2.4 miles NE.
- 18,825residents (2020 Census)
- 522 ftelevation · 159 m
- 26.1 sq miland area · 67.5 km²
- 722 / sq mipopulation density
- 06468ZIP code
About Monroe
Monroe is a town located in eastern Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 18,825 at the 2020 census. Monroe is part of the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
The town is largely considered a bedroom community of New York City, New Haven, Stamford and Bridgeport.
Monroe contains the villages of Stepney, Stevenson and Monroe Center.
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Living in Monroe
- Median household income
- $157,250
- Median home value
- $503,200
- Median rent
- $994/mo
- Median age
- 43.5
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Monroe had 18,825 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,825 |
|---|---|
| Density | 722 per sq mi (279 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monroe at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 18,825 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.07 sq mi (67.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3392° N, 73.2228° W |
| ZIP code | 06468 |
| Official website | monroect.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0912048620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monroe
- East Village2.4 mi NE
- Stepney2.6 mi SW
- Botsford2.7 mi NW
- Daniels Farm4.3 mi S
- Trumbull4.6 mi S
- Tashua4.7 mi S
- Sandy Hook4.9 mi N
- Shelton5.0 mi SE
- Long Hill5.0 mi S
- Easton6.5 mi SW
- Newtown6.8 mi NW
- Trumbull Center7.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Monroe
What county is Monroe in?
Monroe is in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Monroe, CT?
18,825 people lived in Monroe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monroe, CT?
The ZIP code of Monroe is 06468.
What is the elevation of Monroe?
522 feet (159 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monroe?
East Village (2.4 mi), Stepney (2.6 mi), Botsford (2.7 mi), Daniels Farm (4.3 mi), Trumbull (4.6 mi).
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