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ZIP Code 06279

Capitol, Connecticut

FIPS 06279

Juniper

ZIP Code 06279 is in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 24% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$305,800

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

45

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,575

Median Age

37.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$305,800

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$5,419

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.36

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$1,357

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.1%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

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)

52.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

39

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

45

Lower than 72%

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 06279: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06279?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06279 is $305,800, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06279?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06279 is $5,419, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06279 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06279 cost about 3.36× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06279?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06279 is $1,357 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06279?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06279 have moved 57% over the past five years (3.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06279?
ZIP Code 06279 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 06279 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06279's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45 (lower than 72% 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 →