Southbury
Town in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Southbury is a town in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 19,879 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 249 ft (76 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Heritage Village, 0.8 miles N.
- 19,879residents (2020 Census)
- 249 ftelevation · 76 m
- 39.0 sq miland area · 101.0 km²
- 510 / sq mipopulation density
- 06488ZIP code
About Southbury
Southbury is a town in western New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. It is north of Oxford and Newtown, and east of Brookfield. Its population was 19,879 at the 2020 census. The town is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
Southbury comprises sprawling rural country areas, suburban neighborhoods, and historic districts. It is a short distance from major business and commercial centers. It is 67 miles (107 km) north of New York City, and 34 miles (54 km) west of Hartford.
Southbury is the only community in the country with the name "Southbury", which is why the town seal reads Unica Unaque, meaning "The One and Only."
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Living in Southbury
- Median household income
- $112,887
- Median home value
- $411,600
- Median rent
- $1,935/mo
- Median age
- 54.2
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Southbury had 19,879 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,879 |
|---|---|
| Density | 510 per sq mi (197 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Southbury at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 19,879 (2020) |
| Land area | 39.01 sq mi (101.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km²) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4741° N, 73.2340° W |
| ZIP code | 06488 |
| Official website | southbury-ct.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0914069640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Southbury
- Heritage Village0.8 mi N
- Sandy Hook4.5 mi S
- Oxford4.9 mi SE
- Woodbury Center5.1 mi N
- Newtown5.9 mi SW
- Woodbury6.3 mi N
- Roxbury6.5 mi NW
- Middlebury6.7 mi NE
- Hawleyville6.8 mi SW
- Bridgewater7.3 mi NW
- Brookfield Center8.0 mi W
- Botsford8.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Southbury
What county is Southbury in?
Southbury is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Southbury, CT?
19,879 people lived in Southbury at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Southbury, CT?
The ZIP code of Southbury is 06488.
What is the elevation of Southbury?
249 feet (76 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Southbury?
Heritage Village (0.8 mi), Sandy Hook (4.5 mi), Oxford (4.9 mi), Woodbury Center (5.1 mi), Newtown (5.9 mi).
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