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ZIP Code 06268

Capitol, Connecticut

FIPS 06268

Juniper

ZIP Code 06268 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$348,600

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.3

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

11,772

Median Age

21.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$348,600

Higher than 76%

Median Property Tax

$6,113

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.31

Higher than 92%

Median Rent

$1,600

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-14%

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

47.3

Lower than 70%

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 06268: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06268?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06268 is $348,600, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06268?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06268 is $6,113, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06268 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06268 cost about 6.31× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06268?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06268 is $1,600 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06268?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06268 have moved 65% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06268?
ZIP Code 06268 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 06268 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06268's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.3 (lower than 70% 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 →