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ZIP Code 06081

Capitol, Connecticut

FIPS 06081

Juniper

ZIP Code 06081 is in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 66th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$274,600

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

38.5

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,419

Median Age

52.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$274,600

Higher than 66%

Median Property Tax

$4,921

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.57

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$1,244

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-21%

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

38.5

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 06081: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06081?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06081 is $274,600, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06081?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06081 is $4,921, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06081 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06081 cost about 2.57× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06081?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06081 is $1,244 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06081?
ZIP Code 06081 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 06081 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06081's FEMA National Risk Index score is 38.5 (lower than 78% 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 →