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ZIP Code 06279

Capitol, Connecticut

ZCTA 06279

Juniper

ZIP Code 06279 is in the lowest 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 26% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 28% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$381,641

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

57%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

45.1

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 06279, in Capitol, Connecticut.

The basics

Total Population

5,575

Median Age

37.5

Population Density

167.45

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,419

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.8%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.36×

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$91,114

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,357

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

3.1%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

43%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

16%

Climate & weather

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

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

45.1

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 06279: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 06279?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 06279 today is $381,641, higher than 58% 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 1.8% 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 57% 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 72% 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.
How many people live in ZIP Code 06279?
ZIP Code 06279 has a population of 5,575, about 167.45 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 37.5.
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 45.1 (lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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