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ZIP Code 06026

Capitol, Connecticut

FIPS 06026

Juniper

ZIP Code 06026 is in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$388,000

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.2

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,196

Median Age

42.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$388,000

Higher than 80%

Median Property Tax

$7,063

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.25

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$1,324

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.6%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-14%

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

47.2

Lower than 70%

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 06026: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06026?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06026 is $388,000, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06026?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06026 is $7,063, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06026 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06026 cost about 3.25× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06026?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06026 is $1,324 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06026?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06026 have moved 53% over the past five years (2.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06026?
ZIP Code 06026 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 06026 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06026's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.2 (lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →