Sterling
Town in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Sterling is a town in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 3,578 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 384 ft (117 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Moosup, 3.2 miles W.
- 3,578residents (2020 Census)
- 384 ftelevation · 117 m
- 27.2 sq miland area · 70.5 km²
- 131 / sq mipopulation density
- 06373main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Sterling
Sterling is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 3,578 at the 2020 census. The rural town is home to two villages: Oneco (named for Oneco, Sachem of the Mohegans) and Sterling village. Each contains a post office, a church, and a fire station. The town hall and public library are located in Oneco, and the town's one public school is in Sterling village.
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Living in Sterling
- Median household income
- $102,695
- Median home value
- $283,400
- Median age
- 39.4
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Sterling had 3,578 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,578 |
|---|---|
| Density | 131 per sq mi (51 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sterling at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,578 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.22 sq mi (70.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7012° N, 71.8160° W |
| ZIP codes | 06373, 06354, 06377 |
| Official website | sterlingct.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0915073420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sterling
- Moosup3.2 mi W
- Plainfield4.4 mi W
- Greene, RI4.5 mi E
- Plainfield Village5.9 mi W
- Wauregan6.1 mi NW
- Foster, RI7.4 mi NE
- Foster Center, RI7.5 mi NE
- East Brooklyn7.8 mi NW
- Coventry, RI7.9 mi E
- Clayville, RI7.9 mi NE
- Danielson8.4 mi NW
- Voluntown8.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sterling
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Sterling, CT?
3,578 people lived in Sterling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06373. Other ZIP codes: 06354, 06377.
What is the elevation of Sterling?
384 feet (117 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sterling?
Moosup (3.2 mi), Plainfield (4.4 mi), Greene (4.5 mi), Plainfield Village (5.9 mi), Wauregan (6.1 mi).
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