Fairfield University Connecticut Map

About Fairfield University, Connecticut

Fairfield University is a locality in Greater Bridgeport (Fairfield County), Connecticut, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,939. The population density is 1782.6 people per km². Fairfield University is located at 41.1590°N, 73.2571°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Fairfield University unfolds across a landscape of subtle, rolling terrain, a gentle rise from the coastal plain that hints at the Atlantic nearby. It lies 2.8 miles west-south-west of Bridgeport, CT (from Bridgeport, CT: bearing 258°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-north-east of Norwalk. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like arthritic fingers, stand sentinel over manicured lawns and Collegiate Gothic architecture, their leaves catching the late afternoon sun in a shimmering cascade of gold and russet. The air here carries a faint, saline tang, a whisper of the Long Island Sound that shapes the very character of this corner of Connecticut. Even in the quietude of its campus, a vibrant, unseen energy pulses, a testament to the fertile ground and the minds that have been cultivated upon it. This land, once home to farms and estates that spoke of a prosperous agricultural past, now hums with the quiet industry of higher education, with Fairfield University at its heart. The economic life of the surrounding towns, a blend of affluent suburbs and vibrant commercial centers, is intricately linked to the intellectual currents that flow from its classrooms and research centers. Echoes of its colonial roots can still be found in the preserved architecture and the enduring sense of community, a place where the rhythms of academic life blend seamlessly with the maritime traditions of the nearby shoreline.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fairfield University, Connecticut with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fairfield University and Greater Bridgeport County.

Detailed location data for Fairfield University includes the ZIP code, telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of Greater Bridgeport County, and school district assignment (Fairfield School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fairfield University is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.