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ZIP Code 06088

Capitol, Connecticut

FIPS 06088

Juniper

ZIP Code 06088 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$193,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.1

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,254

Median Age

48.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$193,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,871

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.43

Lower than 65%

Median Rent

$1,386

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95%

Appreciation 1yr %

9%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-16%

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

84.1

Higher than 76%

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 06088: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06088?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06088 is $193,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06088?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06088 is $3,871, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06088 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06088 cost about 2.43× the median household income, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06088?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06088 is $1,386 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06088?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06088 have moved 71% over the past five years (9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06088?
ZIP Code 06088 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 06088 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06088's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.1 (higher than 76% 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 →