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ZIP Code 06021

Northwest Hills, Connecticut

FIPS 06021

Juniper

ZIP Code 06021 is in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$342,800

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

15

Lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,494

Median Age

52.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$342,800

Higher than 75%

Median Property Tax

$6,211

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.08

Near median

Median Rent

$1,333

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

13%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-22%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

151.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

74.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

15

Lower than 93%

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 06021: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06021?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06021 is $342,800, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06021?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06021 is $6,211, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06021 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06021 cost about 3.08× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06021?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06021 is $1,333 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06021?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06021 have moved 49% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06021?
ZIP Code 06021 averages 45.9°F year-round, summer highs near 76.1°F, winter lows around 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 74.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06021 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06021's FEMA National Risk Index score is 15 (lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

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