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Shelton, CT
City in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06484.
Population
41,889
Land area
30.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,368
ZIP codes
1
Shelton and its ZIP codes
Shelton at a glance
- Shelton is 83% denser than Connecticut as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 16th among 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
- The median household income is $108,185, 13% above the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $452,600 (23% above Connecticut) and median rent is $1,741 a month.
Local data for Shelton, CT
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools9
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks12
- Post Offices2
- Parks19
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants151
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Shelton, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,185
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$452,600
Median rent
$1,741/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
41.7%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (8,483), Irish Americans (5,994), Polish Americans (3,484).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. PPP loans are for Shelton.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Sep 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,829
159,762 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,474
BEA, 2024
PPP loans
$208M
1,652 loans, 19,923 jobs reported
How people get to work
Shelton, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home13.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shelton, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
2,474
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
548
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shelton, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.5%
U.S. 33.3% -8.8 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Shelton
1 in or overlapping Shelton. Population shown
Cities near Shelton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DerbyCity | 2.8 mi | 5.1 |
| East VillageCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Daniels FarmCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 4.9 |
| AnsoniaCity | 4.1 mi | 6 |
| OronoqueCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Trumbull CenterCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Long HillCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.2 |
| OrangeCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 17.2 |
| StepneyCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 6.7 |
| TashuaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 3.7 |
| BotsfordCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Sandy HookCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 16.1 |
| Milford | 7.8 mi | 21.9 |
| Stratford DowntownCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Sacred Heart UniversityCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.1 |
| PlattsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shelton, CT in?
- Shelton is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What ZIP codes are in Shelton, CT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Shelton include 06484.
- What is the population of Shelton, CT?
- About 41,889 people live in Shelton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shelton?
- Nearby places include Derby (2.8 mi), East Village (3.6 mi), Daniels Farm (4 mi), Ansonia (4.1 mi), Oronoque (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023