Redding
Town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Redding is a town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 8,765 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 472 ft (144 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Redding Center, 0.5 miles E.
- 8,765residents (2020 Census)
- 472 ftelevation · 144 m
- 31.5 sq miland area · 81.5 km²
- 278 / sq mipopulation density
- 06896ZIP code
About Redding
Redding is an incorporated town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 8,765 at the 2020 census. The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region.
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Living in Redding
- Median household income
- $186,060
- Median home value
- $706,300
- Median rent
- $2,101/mo
- Median age
- 52
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Redding had 8,765 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,765 |
|---|---|
| Density | 278 per sq mi (108 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Redding at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 8,765 (2020) |
| Land area | 31.48 sq mi (81.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km²) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3054° N, 73.3926° W |
| ZIP code | 06896 |
| Official website | townofreddingct.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0919063480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Redding
- Redding Center0.5 mi E
- Topstone2.9 mi W
- Branchville3.7 mi SW
- Route 7 Gateway4.4 mi W
- Bethel4.4 mi N
- Georgetown4.9 mi SW
- Lakes East5.5 mi W
- Dodgingtown5.5 mi N
- Easton5.5 mi SE
- Weston5.5 mi S
- Ridgefield5.6 mi W
- Cannondale6.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Redding
What county is Redding in?
Redding is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Redding, CT?
8,765 people lived in Redding at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Redding, CT?
The ZIP code of Redding is 06896.
What is the elevation of Redding?
472 feet (144 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Redding?
Redding Center (0.5 mi), Topstone (2.9 mi), Branchville (3.7 mi), Route 7 Gateway (4.4 mi), Bethel (4.4 mi).
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