Explore Cos Cob, Connecticut, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Cos Cob |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.048595 |
| Longitude | -73.591901 |
| Population | 6,873 |
| Density | 1233.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 06807 |
| Area Code | 203, 475, 860, 959 |
| County Seat | Bridgeport |
| School District | Greenwich School District |
Cos Cob defines the serene edge where the land meets the tidal pull of the Atlantic. It lies 3.5 miles west-southwest of Stamford, CT (from Stamford, CT: bearing 246°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east of White Plains. The Brothers Brook carves a path through the landscape, its waters feeding the earth with a steady, quiet persistence that shapes the surrounding woods. To the north, the elevation of Palmer Hill rises against the sky, offering a subtle contrast to the low-lying terrain that stretches toward the horizon. Goose Island remains a solitary sentinel just off the coast, its silhouette often softened by the mist that rolls in from the reach of Port Chester Harbor. Even the air here feels heavy with the scent of damp leaves and salt, a reminder of the proximity to the sea that colors every afternoon.
Cos Cob emerged from a history of maritime labor and mill-driven industry, where the rhythmic clatter of commerce once defined the daily pulse. Early residents turned the natural waterways to their advantage, building a foundation upon the trade that flowed through the local harbor. While the mills have long since quieted, the remnants of that era persist in the architecture and the deliberate layout of the streets. Today, the economy leans toward a quiet professional stability, though the legacy of those who worked the water remains a quiet thread in the local identity. The proximity to Rye Lake and the broader expanse of Halloween Basin provides a sense of space that anchors the neighborhood in its original, industrious character.
Life in Cos Cob maintains a measured pace, characterized by the preserved quiet of Maplewood Dr and the enduring presence of colonial-era structures. The cultural spirit of the place is one of introspection, where the changing light at dusk brings a stillness that settles over the stone walls and wooded paths. Though it remains a private place, it has been home to notable figures like the writer Anya Seton, whose work captured the textures of history with a keen, searching eye. Local gatherings often turn toward the water, reflecting a community that still finds its orientation by the tides. It is a place where the modern world feels distant, filtered through the rustle of trees and the gentle, recurring cycle of the seasons.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cos Cob, Connecticut. Coordinates: 41.048595, -73.591901. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Cos Cob includes the ZIP code (06807), telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of Fairfield County (Bridgeport), and school district assignment (Greenwich School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |