Ridgefield
Town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Ridgefield is a town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 25,033 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 659 ft (201 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakes East, 1.0 miles N.
- 25,033residents (2020 Census)
- 659 ftelevation · 201 m
- 34.5 sq miland area · 89.4 km²
- 726 / sq mipopulation density
- 06877ZIP code
About Ridgefield
Ridgefield is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Situated on the New York state border, Ridgefield had a population of 25,033 as of the 2020 census. The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region. The town center, which was formerly a borough, is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place. The town was settled then quickly incorporated by 1709.
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Living in Ridgefield
- Median household income
- $179,219
- Median home value
- $836,200
- Median rent
- $2,026/mo
- Median age
- 45.1
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Ridgefield had 25,033 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,033 |
|---|---|
| Density | 726 per sq mi (280 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ridgefield at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 25,033 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.50 sq mi (89.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3177° N, 73.4998° W |
| ZIP code | 06877 |
| Official website | ridgefieldct.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0919063970 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ridgefield
- Lakes East1.0 mi N
- Route 7 Gateway1.3 mi E
- Lakes West1.4 mi NW
- Mamanasco Lake1.6 mi W
- West Mountain2.6 mi SW
- Topstone3.1 mi SE
- Ridgebury3.3 mi NW
- Branchville4.5 mi SE
- Peach Lake, NY5.4 mi NW
- Redding5.6 mi E
- Danbury5.7 mi N
- Redding Center6.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ridgefield
What county is Ridgefield in?
Ridgefield is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Ridgefield, CT?
25,033 people lived in Ridgefield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ridgefield, CT?
The ZIP code of Ridgefield is 06877.
What is the elevation of Ridgefield?
659 feet (201 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ridgefield?
Lakes East (1.0 mi), Route 7 Gateway (1.3 mi), Lakes West (1.4 mi), Mamanasco Lake (1.6 mi), West Mountain (2.6 mi).
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