Shelton, CT GIS Map
Shelton is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, with a population of about 41,360. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Fairfield County
- Population
- 41,360
- Elevation
- 75 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.2165, -73.0932
- ZIP code
- 06484
- Land area
- 30.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Shelton, CT
Shelton is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 40,869 at the 2020 United States Census. The city is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
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Cities Near Shelton
- Milford, CT2 mi
- Stratford, CT3 mi
- Bridgeport, CT6 mi
- Trumbull, CT6 mi
- West Haven, CT8 mi
- Fairfield, CT10 mi
- New Haven, CT11 mi
- Hamden, CT16 mi
Other Cities in Fairfield County
GIS Data for Shelton, CT
The Shelton map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Shelton without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Shelton Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
41,889
Households
16,096
Median household income
$108,185
Median age
44.5 years
Median home value
$452,600
Median gross rent
$1,741/mo
Owner-occupied homes
76.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
Below poverty level
6.6%
Land area
30.6 sq mi
Population density
1,368 / sq mi
ZIP codes in Shelton
Shelton Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
39,559
April 2020 (estimates base)
40,880
July 2024 estimate
42,805
Change 2010-2020
+3.3%
Change 2020-2024
+4.7%
Photos of Shelton
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near Shelton. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Soils of Shelton
General soil map unit at the city center: Hollis-Chatfield-Charlton
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 14.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 20%
Soil Components
- Charlton13%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Chatfield10%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Charlton10%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Leicester9%
Inceptisols · Aeric Endoaquepts
- Hollis9%
Inceptisols · Lithic Dystrudepts
- Charlton8%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Shelton
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Ap, Ct weather station, elevation 5 ft, 4.4 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 83°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 24°F
Annual precipitation
44.1 in
Annual snowfall
33.6 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 38 | 40 | 47 | 58 | 68 | 78 | 83 | 82 | 75 | 64 | 54 | 44 |
| Avg low °F | 24 | 26 | 32 | 42 | 52 | 62 | 68 | 67 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 30 |
| Precip. in | 3.18 | 3.12 | 4.09 | 4.16 | 3.58 | 3.77 | 3.32 | 3.98 | 3.96 | 3.84 | 3.11 | 3.98 |
| Snow in | 8.5 | 10.7 | 7.0 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 5.5 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Shelton FAQ
What county is Shelton in?
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Shelton, Connecticut is located in Fairfield County.
What is the population of Shelton?
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Shelton has a population of about 41,360, making it the number 24 of the 37 Connecticut cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Shelton?
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The elevation of Shelton is approximately 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Shelton?
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The ZIP code for Shelton is 06484.
What time zone is Shelton in?
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Shelton is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Shelton from Hartford?
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Shelton is about 44 miles from Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, in a straight line.
How far is Shelton from Bridgeport?
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Shelton is about 6 miles from Bridgeport, the largest city in Connecticut listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Shelton?
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Cities near Shelton include Milford, CT (2 miles); Stratford, CT (3 miles); Bridgeport, CT (6 miles); Trumbull, CT (6 miles); West Haven, CT (8 miles).
Local notes for Shelton, CT
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