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ZIP Code 06280

Southeastern Connecticut, Connecticut

FIPS 06280

Juniper

ZIP Code 06280 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$250,500

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

45.4

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,110

Median Age

48.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$250,500

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$5,539

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.27

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$1,731

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.8%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-24%

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

45.4

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 06280: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06280?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06280 is $250,500, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06280?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06280 is $5,539, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06280 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06280 cost about 3.27× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06280?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06280 is $1,731 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06280?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06280 have moved 66% over the past five years (3.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06280?
ZIP Code 06280 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 06280 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06280's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.4 (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 →