Old Lyme
Town in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Old Lyme is a town in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 7,628 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Old Saybrook Center, 3.1 miles SW.
- 7,628residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 23.0 sq miland area · 59.6 km²
- 331 / sq mipopulation density
- 06376main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Old Lyme
Old Lyme is a coastal town in New London County, Connecticut, United States, bounded on the west by the Connecticut River, on the south by the Long Island Sound, on the east by the town of East Lyme, and on the north by the town of Lyme. The town is part of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The main street of the town, Lyme Street, is a historic district with several homes once owned by sea captains. The town has had for many years a thriving art community. Its principal institutions include the Florence Griswold Museum, the Lyme Art Association, and the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts. The town is named after Lyme Regis, England.
Several seasonal beach communities are in Old Lyme, such as Point O' Woods, Hawk's Nest, and Miami Beach. Several hundred people rent seasonal cottages and beach front homes from late May through mid October in Old Lyme. Hartford Avenue, the main street through beach area, features several small stores and a carousel for young children.
The town of Old Lyme contains several villages, including Black Hall, Laysville, Soundview, and South Lyme. The total population of the town was 7,628 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Old Lyme
- Median household income
- $131,899
- Median home value
- $484,200
- Median rent
- $2,238/mo
- Median age
- 50.6
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Old Lyme had 7,628 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,628 |
|---|---|
| Density | 331 per sq mi (128 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Old Lyme at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 7,628 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.01 sq mi (59.6 km²) |
| Water area | 5.81 sq mi (15.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3123° N, 72.3057° W |
| ZIP codes | 06376, 06371 |
| Official website | oldlyme-ct.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0913057040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Old Lyme
- Old Saybrook Center3.1 mi SW
- Fenwick3.8 mi SW
- Old Saybrook4.2 mi W
- East Lyme5.2 mi NE
- Niantic5.4 mi E
- Essex Village5.5 mi NW
- Saybrook Manor5.6 mi W
- Lyme6.1 mi N
- Essex6.2 mi NW
- Westbrook Center7.4 mi W
- Deep River Center8.0 mi NW
- Waterford8.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Old Lyme
What county is Old Lyme in?
Old Lyme is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Old Lyme, CT?
7,628 people lived in Old Lyme at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Old Lyme, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06376. Other ZIP codes: 06371.
What is the elevation of Old Lyme?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Old Lyme?
Old Saybrook Center (3.1 mi), Fenwick (3.8 mi), Old Saybrook (4.2 mi), East Lyme (5.2 mi), Niantic (5.4 mi).
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