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Redding Center, CT
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06896.
Population
262
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
380
ZIP codes
1
Redding Center and its ZIP codes
Redding Center at a glance
- Redding Center is 49% less dense than Connecticut as a whole.
Local data for Redding Center, CT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Redding Center.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$135,554
289,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$165,513
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$15M
276 loans, 1,797 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Redding Center, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,793
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,431
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Redding Center, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.8%
U.S. 33.3% -10.5 pts
Diabetes
7.4%
U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts
Smoking
6.5%
U.S. 12.8% -6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.4%
U.S. 11.1% -6.7 pts
ZIP codes in Redding Center
1 in or overlapping Redding Center. Population shown
Cities near Redding Center
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TopstoneCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| BranchvilleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.2 |
| BethelCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 6.2 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.9 |
| Route 7 GatewayCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| DodgingtownCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Lakes EastCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| StepneyCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 6.7 |
| RidgefieldCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 6.3 |
| CannondaleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| BotsfordCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| TashuaCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.7 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.5 |
| Lakes WestCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Mamanasco LakeCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| DanburyCity | 7.8 mi | 42 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Redding Center, CT in?
- Redding Center is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Redding Center, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Redding Center include 06896.
- What is the population of Redding Center, CT?
- About 262 people live in Redding Center, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Redding Center?
- Nearby places include Topstone (3.4 mi), Branchville (4.1 mi), Bethel (4.5 mi), Georgetown (4.8 mi), Route 7 Gateway (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023