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ZIP Code 06480

Lower Connecticut River Valley, Connecticut

FIPS 06480

Juniper

ZIP Code 06480 is in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$337,400

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.6

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,434

Median Age

41.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$337,400

Higher than 74%

Median Property Tax

$6,461

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.84

Near median

Median Rent

$1,129

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.8%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

52

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

120.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.6

Higher than 62%

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 06480: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06480?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06480 is $337,400, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06480?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06480 is $6,461, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06480 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06480 cost about 2.84× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06480?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06480 is $1,129 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06480?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06480 have moved 53% over the past five years (5.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06480?
ZIP Code 06480 averages 52°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06480 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06480's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.6 (higher than 62% 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 →