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ZIP Code 06237

Capitol, Connecticut

FIPS 06237

Juniper

ZIP Code 06237 is in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 25% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$361,500

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

42.1

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,300

Median Age

51.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$361,500

Higher than 77%

Median Property Tax

$5,228

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.85

Near median

Median Rent

$966

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.8%

Higher than 72%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

135

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

39

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

42.1

Lower than 75%

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 06237: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06237?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06237 is $361,500, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06237?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06237 is $5,228, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06237 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06237 cost about 2.85× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06237?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06237 is $966 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06237?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06237 have moved 53% over the past five years (1.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06237?
ZIP Code 06237 averages 49.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.6°F, winter lows around 20.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06237 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06237's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.1 (lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

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