Stratford
Town in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
Stratford is a town in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut, with 52,355 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stratford Downtown, 0.5 miles S.
- 52,355residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 17.5 sq miland area · 45.3 km²
- 2,995 / sq mipopulation density
- 06614main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Stratford
Stratford is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is situated on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Housatonic River. The town is part of the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and the Bridgeport–Stamford–Norwalk Metropolitan Statistical Area a component of the greater New York metropolitan area. It was settled by the Puritans in 1639.
The population was 52,355 as of the 2020 census. It is bordered on the west by Bridgeport, to the north by Trumbull and Shelton, and on the east by Milford (across the Housatonic River). Stratford has a historical legacy in aviation, the military, and theater.
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Living in Stratford
- Median household income
- $95,815
- Median home value
- $372,200
- Median rent
- $1,706/mo
- Median age
- 45.7
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Stratford had 52,355 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 52,355 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,995 per sq mi (1,156 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stratford at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 52,355 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.48 sq mi (45.3 km²) |
| Water area | 2.44 sq mi (6.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2057° N, 73.1280° W |
| ZIP codes | 06614, 06607, 06608, 06610, 06615 |
| Official website | stratfordct.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0912074190 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stratford
- Stratford Downtown0.5 mi S
- Lordship3.7 mi S
- Bridgeport3.7 mi W
- Oronoque3.8 mi N
- Trumbull Center3.9 mi NW
- Sacred Heart University6.1 mi W
- Trumbull6.4 mi NW
- Daniels Farm6.6 mi NW
- Long Hill6.7 mi NW
- Shelton6.9 mi N
- Plattsville7.0 mi W
- Woodmont7.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Stratford
What county is Stratford in?
Stratford is in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Stratford, CT?
52,355 people lived in Stratford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stratford, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06614. Other ZIP codes: 06607, 06608, 06610, 06615.
What is the elevation of Stratford?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stratford?
Stratford Downtown (0.5 mi), Lordship (3.7 mi), Bridgeport (3.7 mi), Oronoque (3.8 mi), Trumbull Center (3.9 mi).
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