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Canaan, CT
Census-designated place in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06018.
Population
961
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
551
ZIP codes
1
Canaan and its ZIP codes
Canaan at a glance
- Canaan is 26% less dense than Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,214 a year, 50% less than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,200 (44% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,588 a month.
Local data for Canaan, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Canaan, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,214
Poverty rate
20.3%
Median home value
$204,200
Median rent
$1,588/mo
Homeownership
67.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.1%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (174), Italian Americans (153), German Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northwest Hills Planning Region. PPP loans are for Canaan.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,244
38,012 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,433
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$10.9M
145 loans, 1,121 jobs reported
How people get to work
Canaan, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Canaan, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,757
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
313
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 14°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canaan, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Canaan
1 in or overlapping Canaan. Population shown
Cities near Canaan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Falls VillageCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.6 |
| NorfolkCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| LakevilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.8 |
| Millerton, NYVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Great Barrington, MACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Copake Falls, NYCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| West CornwallCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Copake, NYCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Taconic Shores, NYCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| SharonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| CornwallCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Housatonic, MACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Copake Lake, NYCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9.5 |
| WinstedCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| Cornwall BridgeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Amenia, NYCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canaan, CT in?
- Canaan is in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Canaan, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Canaan include 06018.
- What is the population of Canaan, CT?
- About 961 people live in Canaan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canaan?
- Nearby places include Falls Village (5.4 mi), Norfolk (7.9 mi), Lakeville (8 mi), Millerton, NY (11 mi), Great Barrington, MA (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023