ZIP Code 06842: New Canaan, CT
New Canaan in Fairfield County, Connecticut uses ZIP code 06842. Its reference point is at latitude 41.1471 and longitude -73.4954 (41°08'49.6"N 73°29'43.4"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 06842
New Canaan has 2 ZIP codes in our directory, and Fairfield County has 93.
Connecticut has 446 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 06840 in New Canaan, about 0.3 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 06842 |
|---|---|
| Place | New Canaan |
| County | Fairfield County |
| State | Connecticut |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 41.1471 |
| Longitude | -73.4954 |
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Map of ZIP Code 06842
Map centred on 41.1471, -73.4954. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of New Canaan, Connecticut
Video: New Canaan, Connecticut
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ZIP Codes Near 06842
These 14 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 06842, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 06842, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Greenwich – 2.2 mi north
- Stamford – 3.2 mi northeast
- Wilton – 4.8 mi northeast
- Darien – 4.9 mi south
- Norwalk – 5.4 mi northeast
- Pound Ridge – 5.7 mi northwest
- South Salem – 7.8 mi north
- Bedford – 7.9 mi northwest
- Weston – 8.2 mi northeast
- Cos Cob – 8.3 mi southwest
- Georgetown – 8.3 mi northeast
- Old Greenwich – 8.6 mi southwest
Schools Near New Canaan
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 06842 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for New Canaan, Fairfield County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Greenwich, Norwalk and Stamford widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around New Canaan are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 06842.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving New Canaan can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Greenwich, Norwalk and Stamford.
Shopping and Dining in New Canaan
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around New Canaan are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near New Canaan, Connecticut can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Fairfield County along with the name New Canaan.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 06842, Greenwich lies about 2.2 mi to the north, Norwalk lies about 3.5 mi to the southeast, Stamford lies about 3.9 mi to the south, Wilton lies about 4.8 mi to the northeast and Darien lies about 4.9 mi to the south in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near New Canaan show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 06842
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“NewCanaanCT JohnRogersStudio 1”): Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“NewCanaanCT StMarksEpiscopalChurch6”): Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “A video Tour of New Canaan, Connecticut” by Realty Guild, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 06842 comes from GeoNames and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).