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ZIP Code 06051

Capitol, Connecticut

FIPS 06051

Juniper

ZIP Code 06051 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$211,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

81%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.1

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

29,548

Median Age

33.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$211,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$5,384

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.15

Higher than 77%

Median Rent

$1,187

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

81%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.9%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

52

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

120.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

48

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

39.1

Lower than 78%

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 06051: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06051?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06051 is $211,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06051?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06051 is $5,384, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06051 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06051 cost about 4.15× the median household income, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06051?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06051 is $1,187 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06051?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06051 have moved 81% over the past five years (5.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06051?
ZIP Code 06051 averages 52°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06051 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06051's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.1 (lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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