Sherman
Town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Sherman is a town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 3,527 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 466 ft (142 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeside Woods, 1.8 miles SE.
- 3,527residents (2020 Census)
- 466 ftelevation · 142 m
- 21.9 sq miland area · 56.8 km²
- 161 / sq mipopulation density
- 06784ZIP code
About Sherman
Sherman is the northernmost and least populous town of Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 3,527 at the 2020 census. Before 1802, the town was incorporated as part of New Fairfield. It is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region. Sherman is a popular weekend retreat for New York City residents, with about a third of its residents weekenders. The town is located 62 miles (100 km) northeast of New York City, making it part of the New York metropolitan area.
Sherman is the only town in Fairfield County in the 860 area code; the remainder of the county is served by the area code 203/area code 475 overlay. The town is named for Founding Father Roger Sherman.
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Living in Sherman
- Median household income
- $116,000
- Median home value
- $497,300
- Median rent
- $2,276/mo
- Median age
- 60.2
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Sherman had 3,527 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,527 |
|---|---|
| Density | 161 per sq mi (62 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sherman at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,527 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.91 sq mi (56.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.53 sq mi (3.97 km²) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5791° N, 73.4988° W |
| ZIP code | 06784 |
| Official website | townofshermanct.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0919068310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sherman
- Lakeside Woods1.8 mi SE
- Inglenook4.1 mi S
- Sail Harbor4.2 mi SE
- New Milford4.2 mi E
- Gaylordsville4.4 mi N
- Bogus Hill5.2 mi S
- Pawling, NY5.3 mi W
- Wingdale, NY5.4 mi NW
- Knollcrest5.6 mi S
- Chimney Point6.1 mi SE
- Candlewood Isle6.7 mi S
- Candlewood Lake Club6.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Sherman
What county is Sherman in?
Sherman is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Sherman, CT?
3,527 people lived in Sherman at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sherman, CT?
The ZIP code of Sherman is 06784.
What is the elevation of Sherman?
466 feet (142 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sherman?
Lakeside Woods (1.8 mi), Inglenook (4.1 mi), Sail Harbor (4.2 mi), New Milford (4.2 mi), Gaylordsville (4.4 mi).
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