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ZIP Code 06096

Capitol, Connecticut

FIPS 06096

Juniper

ZIP Code 06096 is in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 20% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$258,800

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

36.6

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,579

Median Age

41.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$258,800

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$3,688

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.19

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$1,394

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.6%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-18%

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

36.6

Lower than 80%

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 06096: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06096?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06096 is $258,800, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06096?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06096 is $3,688, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06096 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06096 cost about 3.19× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06096?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06096 is $1,394 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06096?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06096 have moved 59% over the past five years (5.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06096?
ZIP Code 06096 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 06096 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06096's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36.6 (lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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