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ZIP Code 06256

Southeastern Connecticut, Connecticut

FIPS 06256

Juniper

ZIP Code 06256 is in the top 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$187,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

58

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,704

Median Age

50.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$187,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,000

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.34

Lower than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

22%

Recession Drop %

-30%

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

58

Lower than 59%

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 06256: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06256?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06256 is $187,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06256?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06256 is $3,000, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06256 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06256 cost about 2.34× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06256?
ZIP Code 06256 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 06256 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06256's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58 (lower than 59% 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 →