Ridgefield

Town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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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.

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, CT population

Ridgefield had 25,033 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census25,033
Density726 per sq mi (280 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ridgefield at a glance

StateConnecticut (CT)
CountyWestern Connecticut Planning Region
TypeTown
Population25,033 (2020)
Land area34.50 sq mi (89.4 km²)
Water area0.50 sq mi (1.29 km²)
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Coordinates41.3177° N, 73.4998° W
ZIP code06877
Official websiteridgefieldct.org
Census code (GEOID)0919063970

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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