Stamford
City in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Stamford is a city in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 135,470 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Noroton Heights, 2.6 miles E.
- 135,470residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 37.6 sq miland area · 97.5 km²
- 3,600 / sq mipopulation density
- 06905main ZIP code (10 in total)
About Stamford
Stamford () is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, 34 miles (55 kilometers) outside of New York City. It is the sixth-most populous city in New England. Stamford is also the largest city in the Western Connecticut Planning Region, and Connecticut's second-most populous city, behind Bridgeport. With a population of 135,470, Stamford surpassed Hartford and New Haven in population as of the 2020 census. It is in the Bridgeport–Stamford–Danbury metropolitan statistical area, which is part of the New York City metropolitan area (specifically, the New York–Newark, NY–NJ–CT–PA Combined Statistical Area).
As of 2023, Stamford is home to eight Fortune 500 companies and numerous divisions of large corporations. This gives it the largest financial district in the New York metropolitan region outside New York City and one of the nation's largest concentrations of corporations. Dominant sectors of Stamford's economy include financial services, real estate, tourism, information technology, healthcare, telecommunications, transportation, and retail. Its metropolitan division is home to multiple colleges and universities including UConn Stamford and Norwalk Community College.
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Living in Stamford
- Median household income
- $111,586
- Median home value
- $624,400
- Median rent
- $2,276/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Stamford had 135,470 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 135,470 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,600 per sq mi (1,390 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stamford at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | City |
| Population | 135,470 (2020) |
| Land area | 37.63 sq mi (97.5 km²) |
| Water area | 14.40 sq mi (37.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0796° N, 73.5461° W |
| ZIP codes | 06905, 06807, 06820, 06870, 06878, 06901, 06902, 06903, 06906, 06907 |
| Official website | stamfordct.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0973000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stamford
- Noroton Heights2.6 mi E
- Cos Cob3.2 mi SW
- Noroton3.2 mi SE
- Riverside3.9 mi SW
- Darien3.9 mi SE
- Darien Downtown4.0 mi E
- Old Greenwich4.3 mi S
- Tokeneke4.5 mi E
- Greenwich5.2 mi SW
- Indian Field5.6 mi SW
- New Canaan6.1 mi NE
- Rock Ridge6.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Stamford
What county is Stamford in?
Stamford is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Stamford, CT?
135,470 people lived in Stamford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stamford, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06905. Other ZIP codes: 06807, 06820, 06870, 06878, 06901, 06902, 06903, 06906, 06907.
What is the elevation of Stamford?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stamford?
Noroton Heights (2.6 mi), Cos Cob (3.2 mi), Noroton (3.2 mi), Riverside (3.9 mi), Darien (3.9 mi).
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