Welcome to Ansonia ...
The city of Ansonia is located in New Haven County<1>.
The location of Ansonia has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Ansonia, you might consider that their post office opened in 1849.
When the people of Ansonia refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Ansonian<3>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Ansonia has a population of 18,636 people<4> (see below for details).
Ansonia is 140 feet [43 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Ansonia lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area codes for Ansonia: (203) and (475)<6>
The ZIP code for Ansonia: 06401<7>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Ansonia had an population of 18,636 people. This is a decrease of 3.18% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 0.44% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Ansonia had a population of 19,249 people. This makes Ansonia the county's 21st most populous community.
The population of Ansonia represents 0.54% of the population of Connecticut (which has 3,574,097 people), making it the state's 78th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 19,249 people, the population of Ansonia increased 3.75% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 18,554 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Ansonia.
Communities Also Named Ansonia ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 4 communities that are also named Ansonia - they are located in New York, Ohio, Ontario and Pennsylvania.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Ansonia.
Communities near Ansonia ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Ansonia.
- Bridgeport
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)- Bridgeport is located in Fairfield County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 143,525 people
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- Bridgeport
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridgeport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Bridgeport is located in Fairfield County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 143,525 people
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- New Haven
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- New Haven is located in New Haven County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 130,801 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Haven <8>
- New Haven
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- New Haven is located in New Haven County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 130,801 people
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- Waterbury
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Waterbury is located in New Haven County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 106,826 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waterbury <8>
- Waterbury
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterbury have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Waterbury is located in New Haven County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 106,826 people
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- Fairfield
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Fairfield is located in Fairfield County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 62,215 people
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- Hamden
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Hamden is located in New Haven County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 60,294 people
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- Meriden
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Meriden is located in New Haven County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 58,981 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Meriden <8>
- Meriden
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meriden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Meriden is located in New Haven County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 58,981 people
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To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Ansonia. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Ansonia.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Ansonia. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Ansonia.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Ansonia. Our list includes 8 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Ansonia.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Ansonia ...
Looking for more information about Ansonia? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Ansonia, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Ansonia.
Adding Ansonia to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Ansonia in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Ansonia was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<9>
From that list, the Ansonia post office opened in 1849.
We also found Ansonia in the book titled Table of U.S. Post Offices in the United States (Jan. 1851).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Ansonia.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ansonia. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Connecticut: https://portal.ct.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Connecticut's counties, including New Haven, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Ansonia refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a city's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Ansonia may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <4> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Ansonia. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Ansonia - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <6> | Area code (475) is an overlay for area code (203). |
| <7> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Ansonia). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Ansonia or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <8> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <9> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |