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ZIP Code 06278

Northeastern Connecticut, Connecticut

FIPS 06278

Juniper

ZIP Code 06278 is in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$335,500

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.2

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,337

Median Age

37.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$335,500

Higher than 74%

Median Property Tax

$6,924

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.75

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$1,246

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3.9%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-21%

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)

52.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

39

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

39.2

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 06278: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06278?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06278 is $335,500, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06278?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06278 is $6,924, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06278 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06278 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06278?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06278 is $1,246 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06278?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06278 have moved 59% over the past five years (-3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06278?
ZIP Code 06278 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 06278 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06278's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.2 (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 →