Watertown
Town in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Watertown is a town in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 22,105 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 584 ft (178 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oakville, 2.3 miles SE.
- 22,105residents (2020 Census)
- 584 ftelevation · 178 m
- 29.0 sq miland area · 75.1 km²
- 762 / sq mipopulation density
- 06795main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Watertown
Watertown is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. The population was 22,105 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of Waterbury. The urban center of the town is the Watertown census-designated place, with a population of 3,938 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Watertown
- Median household income
- $101,691
- Median home value
- $333,500
- Median rent
- $1,275/mo
- Median age
- 46.3
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Watertown had 22,105 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,105 |
|---|---|
| Density | 762 per sq mi (294 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watertown at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 22,105 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.01 sq mi (75.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.50 sq mi (1.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6172° N, 73.1144° W |
| ZIP codes | 06795, 06779 |
| Official website | watertownct.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0914080490 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watertown
- Oakville2.3 mi SE
- Thomaston3.5 mi N
- Bethlehem Village4.9 mi W
- Bethlehem5.2 mi W
- Plymouth5.7 mi NE
- Waterbury5.7 mi SE
- Woodbury6.1 mi SW
- Middlebury6.4 mi S
- Terryville6.9 mi NE
- Woodbury Center6.9 mi SW
- Morris7.3 mi NW
- Wolcott7.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Watertown
What county is Watertown in?
Watertown is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Watertown, CT?
22,105 people lived in Watertown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watertown, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06795. Other ZIP codes: 06779.
What is the elevation of Watertown?
584 feet (178 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watertown?
Oakville (2.3 mi), Thomaston (3.5 mi), Bethlehem Village (4.9 mi), Bethlehem (5.2 mi), Plymouth (5.7 mi).
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