Stamford, CT GIS Map
Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, with a population of about 135,470. 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
- 135,470
- Elevation
- 15 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.0534, -73.5387
- ZIP codes (17)
- 06901, 06902, 06903, 06904, 06905, 06906 …
- Land area
- 37.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Stamford, CT
Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, 34 miles outside of New York City. It is the sixth-most populous city in New England. Stamford is also the largest city in the Western Connecticut Planning Region, and Connecticut's second-most populous city, behind Bridgeport. With a population of 135,470, Stamford surpassed Hartford and New Haven in population as of the 2020 census. It is in the Bridgeport–Stamford–Danbury metropolitan statistical area, which is part of the New York City metropolitan area.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Stamford
- Greenwich, CT5 mi
- Norwalk, CT8 mi
- White Plains, NY12 mi
- Glen Cove, NY14 mi
- Fairfield, CT16 mi
- New Rochelle, NY16 mi
- Tarrytown, NY17 mi
- Mount Vernon, NY18 mi
Other Cities in Fairfield County
GIS Data for Stamford, CT
The Stamford 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 Stamford 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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Stamford Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
137,144
Households
55,291
Median household income
$111,586
Median age
38.4 years
Median home value
$624,400
Median gross rent
$2,276/mo
Owner-occupied homes
48.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
51.7%
Below poverty level
10.1%
Land area
37.6 sq mi
Population density
3,645 / sq mi
Stamford 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
122,643
April 2020 (estimates base)
135,453
July 2024 estimate
139,134
Change 2010-2020
+10.4%
Change 2020-2024
+2.7%
Photos of Stamford
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Stamford
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Stamford.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850 Canal Street | 850 Canal St, 06902 | Leased | 23,117 | Aug 2027 |
| Two Landmark Square | 101 Broad St, 06901 | Leased | 5,773 | May 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Stamford
General soil map unit at the city center: Urban land-Udorthents
Soil Properties
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 16.1 cm
- Typical slope
- 8%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 61 cm
Soil Components
- Urban land40%
- Udorthents30%
Entisols
- Charlton3%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Windsor3%
Entisols · Typic Udipsamments
- Paxton3%
Inceptisols · Oxyaquic Dystrudepts
- Cheshire3%
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 Stamford
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Stamford 5 N, Ct weather station, elevation 190 ft, 4.9 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 85°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 22°F
Annual precipitation
51.6 in
Annual snowfall
34.0 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 38 | 41 | 49 | 62 | 72 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 64 | 53 | 43 |
| Avg low °F | 22 | 23 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 58 | 64 | 63 | 56 | 45 | 35 | 27 |
| Precip. in | 4.26 | 3.14 | 4.73 | 4.44 | 4.12 | 4.91 | 3.77 | 3.81 | 5.21 | 4.59 | 4.19 | 4.44 |
| Snow in | 9.1 | 11.9 | 5.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 5.8 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Stamford FAQ
What county is Stamford in?
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Stamford, Connecticut is located in Fairfield County.
What is the population of Stamford?
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Stamford has a population of about 135,470, making it the number 2 of the 37 Connecticut cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Stamford?
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The elevation of Stamford is approximately 15 feet (5 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Stamford?
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ZIP codes for Stamford include 06901, 06902, 06903, 06904, 06905, 06906, 06907, 06910, 06911, 06912, 06913, 06914, 06920, 06921, 06922, 06926, 06927.
What time zone is Stamford in?
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Stamford is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Stamford from Hartford?
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Stamford is about 67 miles from Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, in a straight line.
How far is Stamford from Bridgeport?
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Stamford is about 20 miles from Bridgeport, the largest city in Connecticut listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Stamford?
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Cities near Stamford include Greenwich, CT (5 miles); Norwalk, CT (8 miles); White Plains, NY (12 miles); Glen Cove, NY (14 miles); Fairfield, CT (16 miles).
Local notes for Stamford, CT
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