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ZIP Code 06085

Capitol, Connecticut

FIPS 06085

Juniper

ZIP Code 06085 is in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$413,600

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

64.8

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

7,608

Median Age

39.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$413,600

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$6,731

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.93

Near median

Median Rent

$1,207

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

-4.3%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

50

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

141.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

64.8

Near median

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 06085: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06085?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06085 is $413,600, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06085?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06085 is $6,731, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06085 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06085 cost about 2.93× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06085?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06085 is $1,207 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06085?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06085 have moved 58% over the past five years (-4.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06085?
ZIP Code 06085 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 81.4°F, winter lows around 19.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06085 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06085's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →