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Ansonia, CT
City in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06401.
Population
19,033
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,162
ZIP codes
1
Ansonia and its ZIP codes
Ansonia at a glance
- Ansonia is about 4.2 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 26th among 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- The median household income is $85,877, 10% below the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $287,200 (22% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,476 a month.
Local data for Ansonia, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ansonia, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,877
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$287,200
Median rent
$1,476/mo
Homeownership
58.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (3,047), Puerto Ricans (2,104), Irish Americans (1,809).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. PPP loans are for Ansonia.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,829
159,762 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,474
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$16.9M
421 loans, 2,028 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ansonia, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled15.0%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ansonia, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
2,474
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
548
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ansonia, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Ansonia
1 in or overlapping Ansonia. Population shown
Cities near Ansonia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DerbyCity | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| SheltonCity | 4.1 mi | 30.6 |
| OrangeCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 17.2 |
| East VillageCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 6.5 |
| OronoqueCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.3 |
| West HavenCity | 7.5 mi | 10.8 |
| Daniels FarmCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4.9 |
| Milford | 8.5 mi | 21.9 |
| New HavenCity | 8.7 mi | 18.7 |
| WoodmontBorough | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Sandy HookCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 16.1 |
| Trumbull CenterCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Long HillCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 3.2 |
| NaugatuckBorough | 9.9 mi | 16.4 |
| BotsfordCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| StepneyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ansonia, CT in?
- Ansonia is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Ansonia, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ansonia include 06401.
- What is the population of Ansonia, CT?
- About 19,033 people live in Ansonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ansonia?
- Nearby places include Derby (1.5 mi), Shelton (4.1 mi), Orange (4.9 mi), East Village (6.1 mi), Oronoque (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023