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Saugatuck, CT
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06880.
Population
2,925
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,574
ZIP codes
1
Saugatuck and its ZIP codes
Saugatuck at a glance
- Saugatuck is about 2.1 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,756,400 (about 4.8 times the Connecticut figure) and median rent is $2,213 a month.
Local data for Saugatuck, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saugatuck, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
2.4%
Median home value
$1,756,400
Median rent
$2,213/mo
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
74.6%
Median age
50.7
Average commute
47.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (523), Italian Americans (462), Irish Americans (449).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Saugatuck.
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
Saugatuck, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone39.8%
- Carpooled0.1%
- Public transit14.2%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home42.7%
Average one-way commute: 47.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saugatuck, 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° / 22°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saugatuck, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.6%
U.S. 33.3% -11.7 pts
Diabetes
7.3%
U.S. 12.1% -4.8 pts
Smoking
6.2%
U.S. 12.8% -6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Saugatuck
1 in or overlapping Saugatuck. Population shown
Cities near Saugatuck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CompoCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Westport VillageCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Old HillCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.2 |
| Greens FarmsCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.8 |
| NorwalkCity | 3 mi | 22.9 |
| StaplesCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Poplar PlainsCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| ColeytownCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 3.7 |
| South WiltonCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| SouthportCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Darien DowntownCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Wilton CenterCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1 |
| WestonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Mill PlainCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| New CanaanCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Fairfield UniversityCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saugatuck, CT in?
- Saugatuck is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Saugatuck, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Saugatuck include 06880.
- What is the population of Saugatuck, CT?
- About 2,925 people live in Saugatuck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saugatuck?
- Nearby places include Compo (1.1 mi), Westport Village (1.9 mi), Old Hill (2 mi), Greens Farms (2.6 mi), Norwalk (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023