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ZIP Code 06442

Lower Connecticut River Valley, Connecticut

FIPS 06442

Juniper

ZIP Code 06442 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$468,200

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

43

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,826

Median Age

39.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$468,200

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$4,812

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.49

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$1,444

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.5%

Higher than 61%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-22%

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

43

Lower than 74%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 06442: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06442?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06442 is $468,200, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06442?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06442 is $4,812, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06442 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06442 cost about 4.49× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06442?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06442 is $1,444 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06442?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06442 have moved 61% over the past five years (-2.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06442?
ZIP Code 06442 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 06442 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06442's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43 (lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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