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ZIP Code 06074

Capitol, Connecticut

FIPS 06074

Juniper

ZIP Code 06074 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$375,100

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50.1

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

26,907

Median Age

41.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$375,100

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$7,888

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.59

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$1,864

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.1%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-12%

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)

47.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

51.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50.1

Lower than 67%

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 06074: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06074?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06074 is $375,100, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06074?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06074 is $7,888, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06074 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06074 cost about 2.59× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06074?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06074 is $1,864 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06074?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06074 have moved 65% over the past five years (8.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06074?
ZIP Code 06074 averages 52°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 51.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06074 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06074's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.1 (lower than 67% 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 →