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Orange, CT
Census-designated place in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06477.
Population
14,315
Land area
17.2sq mi
People per sq mi
833
ZIP codes
1
Orange and its ZIP codes
Orange at a glance
- By population, it ranks 31st among 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- The median household income is $142,325, 49% above the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $491,500 (34% above Connecticut) and median rent is $2,172 a month.
Local data for Orange, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Orange, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$142,325
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$491,500
Median rent
$2,172/mo
Homeownership
89.2%
Bachelor's or higher
59.4%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (3,682), Irish Americans (2,754), German Americans (1,339).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for South Central Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Orange.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,015
278,572 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,967
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$61.7M
737 loans, 7,958 jobs reported
How people get to work
Orange, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Orange, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
707
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,848
3.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orange, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.6%
U.S. 33.3% -5.7 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
7.4%
U.S. 12.8% -5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
ZIP codes in Orange
1 in or overlapping Orange. Population shown
Cities near Orange
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West HavenCity | 3.8 mi | 10.8 |
| WoodmontBorough | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| OronoqueCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Milford | 4.2 mi | 21.9 |
| DerbyCity | 4.4 mi | 5.1 |
| AnsoniaCity | 4.9 mi | 6 |
| SheltonCity | 6.1 mi | 30.6 |
| New HavenCity | 6.2 mi | 18.7 |
| Stratford DowntownCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Trumbull CenterCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Daniels FarmCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.9 |
| East HavenCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 12.3 |
| LordshipCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.8 |
| East VillageCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Long HillCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| BridgeportCity | 10 mi | 16.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orange, CT in?
- Orange is in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Orange, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Orange include 06477.
- What is the population of Orange, CT?
- About 14,315 people live in Orange, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orange?
- Nearby places include West Haven (3.8 mi), Woodmont (4.1 mi), Oronoque (4.1 mi), Milford (4.2 mi), Derby (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023