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ZIP Code 06053

Capitol, Connecticut

FIPS 06053

Juniper

ZIP Code 06053 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 19% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$220,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

80%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

24.5

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

36,774

Median Age

32.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$220,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$5,911

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.52

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,338

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

80%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.4%

Higher than 81%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-23%

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)

50.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

24.5

Lower than 88%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

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

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  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 06053: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06053?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06053 is $220,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06053?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06053 is $5,911, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06053 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06053 cost about 3.52× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06053?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06053 is $1,338 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06053?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06053 have moved 80% over the past five years (4.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06053?
ZIP Code 06053 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 06053 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06053's FEMA National Risk Index score is 24.5 (lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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