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ZIP Code 06461

South Central Connecticut, Connecticut

FIPS 06461

Juniper

ZIP Code 06461 is in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$424,700

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.9

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

15,035

Median Age

44.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$424,700

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$6,959

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.19

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$2,299

Higher than 97%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.5%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

91.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.9

Lower than 62%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.03

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 06461: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06461?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06461 is $424,700, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06461?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06461 is $6,959, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06461 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06461 cost about 3.19× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06461?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06461 is $2,299 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06461?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06461 have moved 57% over the past five years (3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06461?
ZIP Code 06461 averages 53.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 26.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06461 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06461's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.9 (lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.03 per $1,000 of building value.

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