West Mountain

Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Aerial view of West Mountain, Connecticut
Aerial view: USDA NAIP · USGS The National Map (public domain)

West Mountain is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 603 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 843 ft (257 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mamanasco Lake, 1.5 miles NE.

About West Mountain

West Mountain is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, West Mountain had a population of 603. It is on the west side of Ridgefield and is bordered to the west by the towns of North Salem and Lewisboro in Westchester County, New York. The West Mountain Historic District occupies 425 acres (172 ha) at the center of the CDP, and newer residences occupy portions of the remainder of the CDP.

West Mountain was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.

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Median household income
$250,001
Median home value
$918,700
Median age
41.4
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West Mountain, CT population

West Mountain had 603 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census603
Density283 per sq mi (109 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

West Mountain at a glance

StateConnecticut (CT)
CountyWestern Connecticut Planning Region
TypeCensus-designated place
Population603 (2020)
Land area2.13 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²)
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Coordinates41.2993° N, 73.5427° W
ZIP code06877
Census code (GEOID)0983045

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about West Mountain

What county is West Mountain in?

West Mountain is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.

What is the population of West Mountain, CT?

603 people lived in West Mountain at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of West Mountain, CT?

The ZIP code of West Mountain is 06877.

What is the elevation of West Mountain?

843 feet (257 m) above sea level.

What towns are near West Mountain?

Mamanasco Lake (1.5 mi), Ridgefield (2.6 mi), Lakes West (3.0 mi), Lakes East (3.4 mi), Route 7 Gateway (3.7 mi).

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