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ZIP Code 06238

Capitol, Connecticut

FIPS 06238

Juniper

ZIP Code 06238 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$330,000

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

38.8

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,326

Median Age

45.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$330,000

Higher than 73%

Median Property Tax

$5,284

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.05

Near median

Median Rent

$1,232

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.7%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

122.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

39

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

38.8

Lower than 78%

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 06238: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06238?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06238 is $330,000, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06238?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06238 is $5,284, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06238 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06238 cost about 3.05× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06238?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06238 is $1,232 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06238?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06238 have moved 63% over the past five years (7.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06238?
ZIP Code 06238 averages 49.6°F year-round, summer highs near 78.4°F, winter lows around 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06238 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06238's FEMA National Risk Index score is 38.8 (lower than 78% 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 →