Waterbury
City in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Waterbury is a city in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 114,403 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 262 ft (80 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oakville, 3.5 miles NW.
- 114,403residents (2020 Census)
- 262 ftelevation · 80 m
- 28.6 sq miland area · 74.0 km²
- 4,006 / sq mipopulation density
- 06702main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Waterbury
Waterbury is a city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Waterbury had a population of 114,403 as of the 2020 Census. The city is 33 miles (53 km) southwest of Hartford and 77 miles (124 km) northeast of New York City. Waterbury is the largest city in the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region and second-largest city in New Haven County.
Throughout the first half of the 20th century, Waterbury had large industrial interests and was the leading center in the United States for the manufacture of brassware (including castings and finishings), as reflected in the nickname the "Brass City" and the city's motto, Quid Aere Perennius? ("What Is More Lasting Than Brass?"). It was also noted for the manufacture of watches and clocks (Timex).
The city is alongside Interstate 84 (Yankee Expressway) and Route 8 and has a Metro-North railroad station with connections to Grand Central Terminal. Waterbury is also home to Post University and the regional campuses of the University of Connecticut, University of Bridgeport, and Western Connecticut State University, as well as Naugatuck Valley Community College.
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Living in Waterbury
- Median household income
- $51,886
- Median home value
- $208,500
- Median rent
- $1,225/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Waterbury had 114,403 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 114,403 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,006 per sq mi (1,547 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waterbury at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
| Type | City |
| Population | 114,403 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.56 sq mi (74.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5585° N, 73.0367° W |
| ZIP codes | 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706, 06708, 06710, 06779 |
| Official website | waterburyct.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0980000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waterbury
- Oakville3.5 mi NW
- Wolcott4.3 mi NE
- Naugatuck4.9 mi S
- Middlebury5.0 mi SW
- Prospect5.2 mi SE
- Watertown5.7 mi NW
- Plymouth7.5 mi N
- Cheshire7.6 mi SE
- Plantsville7.7 mi E
- Beacon Falls8.0 mi S
- Thomaston8.0 mi NW
- Cheshire Village8.2 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Waterbury
What county is Waterbury in?
Waterbury is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Waterbury, CT?
114,403 people lived in Waterbury at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waterbury, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06702. Other ZIP codes: 06704, 06705, 06706, 06708, 06710, 06779.
What is the elevation of Waterbury?
262 feet (80 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waterbury?
Oakville (3.5 mi), Wolcott (4.3 mi), Naugatuck (4.9 mi), Middlebury (5.0 mi), Prospect (5.2 mi).
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