West Mountain
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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.
- 603residents (2020 Census)
- 843 ftelevation · 257 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 283 / sq mipopulation density
- 06877ZIP code
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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Living in West Mountain
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $918,700
- Median age
- 41.4
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West Mountain had 603 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 603 |
|---|---|
| Density | 283 per sq mi (109 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Mountain at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 603 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.13 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2993° N, 73.5427° W |
| ZIP code | 06877 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0983045 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Mountain
- Mamanasco Lake1.5 mi NE
- Ridgefield2.6 mi NE
- Lakes West3.0 mi NE
- Lakes East3.4 mi NE
- Route 7 Gateway3.7 mi E
- Ridgebury4.0 mi N
- Topstone5.0 mi E
- Peach Lake, NY5.2 mi N
- Branchville5.6 mi E
- Golden's Bridge, NY6.7 mi W
- Georgetown6.8 mi SE
- Danbury7.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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