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ZIP Code 06426

Lower Connecticut River Valley, Connecticut

FIPS 06426

Juniper

ZIP Code 06426 is in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$729,200

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

38.1

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,267

Median Age

59.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$729,200

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$7,010

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.03

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$1,860

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

53

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

73.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

52

Annual Snowfall (in)

24.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

38.1

Lower than 79%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.05

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 06426: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06426?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06426 is $729,200, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06426?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06426 is $7,010, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06426 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06426 cost about 7.03× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06426?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06426 is $1,860 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06426?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06426 have moved 64% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06426?
ZIP Code 06426 averages 53°F year-round, summer highs near 79.1°F, winter lows around 27.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06426 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06426's FEMA National Risk Index score is 38.1 (lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.05 per $1,000 of building value.

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