Shelton
City in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Shelton is a city in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 40,869 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 62 ft (19 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Derby, 3.3 miles NE.
- 40,869residents (2020 Census)
- 62 ftelevation · 19 m
- 30.6 sq miland area · 79.3 km²
- 1,334 / sq mipopulation density
- 06484main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Shelton
Shelton is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 40,869 at the 2020 United States Census. The city is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
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Living in Shelton
- Median household income
- $108,185
- Median home value
- $452,600
- Median rent
- $1,741/mo
- Median age
- 44.5
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Shelton had 40,869 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 40,869 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,334 per sq mi (515 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shelton at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
| Type | City |
| Population | 40,869 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.63 sq mi (79.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3046° N, 73.1392° W |
| ZIP codes | 06484, 06418 |
| Official website | cityofshelton.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0968100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shelton
- Derby3.3 mi NE
- Oronoque3.5 mi SE
- Daniels Farm4.2 mi SW
- Trumbull4.4 mi SW
- Ansonia4.5 mi NE
- East Village4.6 mi NW
- Trumbull Center4.9 mi SW
- Monroe5.0 mi NW
- Long Hill5.3 mi SW
- Orange6.1 mi E
- Seymour6.3 mi NE
- Tashua6.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shelton
What county is Shelton in?
Shelton is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Shelton, CT?
40,869 people lived in Shelton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shelton, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06484. Other ZIP codes: 06418.
What is the elevation of Shelton?
62 feet (19 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shelton?
Derby (3.3 mi), Oronoque (3.5 mi), Daniels Farm (4.2 mi), Trumbull (4.4 mi), Ansonia (4.5 mi).
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