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ZIP Code 06002

Capitol, Connecticut

FIPS 06002

Juniper

ZIP Code 06002 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$286,400

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

21,865

Median Age

48.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$286,400

Higher than 68%

Median Property Tax

$5,783

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.92

Near median

Median Rent

$1,881

Higher than 92%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.6%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-22%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

51

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

125.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

47

Annual Snowfall (in)

51.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62.2

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 06002: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06002?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06002 is $286,400, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06002?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06002 is $5,783, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06002 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06002 cost about 2.92× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06002?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06002 is $1,881 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06002?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06002 have moved 73% over the past five years (9.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06002?
ZIP Code 06002 averages 51°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 21.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 51.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06002 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06002's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →