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ZIP Code 06118

Capitol, Connecticut

FIPS 06118

Juniper

ZIP Code 06118 is in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$229,200

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.1

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,419

Median Age

40

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$229,200

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$5,601

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.87

Near median

Median Rent

$1,353

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.8%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-25%

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)

50.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

51.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.1

Lower than 70%

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 06118: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06118?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06118 is $229,200, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06118?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06118 is $5,601, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06118 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06118 cost about 2.87× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06118?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06118 is $1,353 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06118?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06118 have moved 75% over the past five years (6.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06118?
ZIP Code 06118 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 06118 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06118's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.1 (lower than 70% 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 →