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Ridgebury, CT
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06877.
Population
2,060
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
376
ZIP codes
1
Ridgebury and its ZIP codes
Ridgebury at a glance
- Ridgebury is 50% less dense than Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $216,944 a year, about 2.3 times the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $906,900 (about 2.5 times the Connecticut figure).
Local data for Ridgebury, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ridgebury, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$216,944
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$906,900
Homeownership
90.6%
Bachelor's or higher
76.6%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
38.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (533), Irish Americans (458), German Americans (269).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Ridgebury.
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
How people get to work
Ridgebury, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit6.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.8%
Average one-way commute: 38.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ridgebury, 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
82° / 18°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ridgebury, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.8%
U.S. 33.3% -10.5 pts
Diabetes
7.6%
U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts
Smoking
6.9%
U.S. 12.8% -5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
ZIP codes in Ridgebury
1 in or overlapping Ridgebury. Population shown
Cities near Ridgebury
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lakes WestCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Mamanasco LakeCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Lakes EastCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Peach Lake, NYCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.3 |
| Route 7 GatewayCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.7 |
| DanburyCity | 3.7 mi | 42 |
| West MountainCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Brewster, NYVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| TopstoneCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| BethelCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 6.2 |
| RidgefieldCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Taylor CornersCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Brewster Hill, NYCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Brewster Heights, NYCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Ball PondCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| BranchvilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ridgebury, CT in?
- Ridgebury is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Ridgebury, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ridgebury include 06877.
- What is the population of Ridgebury, CT?
- About 2,060 people live in Ridgebury, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ridgebury?
- Nearby places include Lakes West (1.4 mi), Mamanasco Lake (2.6 mi), Lakes East (2.7 mi), Peach Lake, NY (2.8 mi), Route 7 Gateway (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023