Prospect
Town in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Prospect is a town in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 9,401 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cheshire, 3.8 miles E.
- 9,401residents (2020 Census)
- 879 ftelevation · 268 m
- 14.2 sq miland area · 36.8 km²
- 662 / sq mipopulation density
- 06712ZIP code
About Prospect
Prospect is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. It is a suburb of the nearby city of Waterbury to its north, and is on the north-eastern fringes of the New York metropolitan area. The population was estimated to be 9,401 in 2020. Prospect is part of the Waterbury NECTA and of the historical New Haven County. Prospect is also a member of the regional health district Chesprocott, along with Cheshire and Wolcott.
Prospect was incorporated as a town in 1827 from the South Farms part of Waterbury and the West Rocks part of Cheshire. Prospect is an exurban town, with residents often traveling to other major cities and employment centers across the state.
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Living in Prospect
- Median household income
- $126,394
- Median home value
- $355,400
- Median rent
- $1,800/mo
- Median age
- 46.8
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Prospect had 9,401 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,401 |
|---|---|
| Density | 662 per sq mi (256 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prospect at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 9,401 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.20 sq mi (36.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4992° N, 72.9756° W |
| ZIP code | 06712 |
| Official website | townofprospect.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0914062290 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prospect
- Cheshire3.8 mi E
- Naugatuck4.0 mi W
- Cheshire Village4.1 mi E
- Waterbury5.2 mi NW
- Bethany5.4 mi S
- Beacon Falls5.5 mi SW
- Wolcott6.6 mi N
- Quinnipiac University6.9 mi SE
- Plantsville7.2 mi NE
- Hamden7.6 mi S
- Middlebury7.8 mi W
- Oakville8.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Prospect
What county is Prospect in?
Prospect is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Prospect, CT?
9,401 people lived in Prospect at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prospect, CT?
The ZIP code of Prospect is 06712.
What is the elevation of Prospect?
879 feet (268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prospect?
Cheshire (3.8 mi), Naugatuck (4.0 mi), Cheshire Village (4.1 mi), Waterbury (5.2 mi), Bethany (5.4 mi).
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