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Ridgefield, CT
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06877.
Population
6,970
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,114
ZIP codes
1
Ridgefield and its ZIP codes
Ridgefield at a glance
- Ridgefield is 49% denser than Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $148,279 a year, 55% more than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $843,600 (about 2.3 times the Connecticut figure) and median rent is $1,904 a month.
Local data for Ridgefield, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ridgefield, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$148,279
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$843,600
Median rent
$1,904/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
68.9%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
31.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,594), Italian Americans (1,442), German Americans (577).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Ridgefield.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.5 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
Ridgefield, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.4%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit4.5%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home24.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ridgefield, 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 zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ridgefield, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.8%
U.S. 33.3% -11.5 pts
Diabetes
7.4%
U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts
Smoking
6.0%
U.S. 12.8% -6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
ZIP codes in Ridgefield
1 in or overlapping Ridgefield. Population shown
Cities near Ridgefield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BranchvilleCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.2 |
| TopstoneCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.2 |
| West MountainCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.1 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Route 7 GatewayCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Mamanasco LakeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Lakes EastCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Lakes WestCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.3 |
| CannondaleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| RidgeburyCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Redding CenterCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Wilton CenterCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| Scotts Corners, NYCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.8 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.5 |
| South WiltonCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| BethelCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ridgefield, CT in?
- Ridgefield is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Ridgefield, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ridgefield include 06877.
- What is the population of Ridgefield, CT?
- About 6,970 people live in Ridgefield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ridgefield?
- Nearby places include Branchville (2.6 mi), Topstone (3.1 mi), West Mountain (3.1 mi), Georgetown (3.3 mi), Route 7 Gateway (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023