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ZIP Code 06481

Lower Connecticut River Valley, Connecticut

FIPS 06481

Juniper

ZIP Code 06481 is in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 100th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$360,400

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

33.8

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,763

Median Age

47

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$360,400

Higher than 77%

Median Property Tax

$6,402

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.26

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$3,501

Higher than 100%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

129

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

33.8

Lower than 82%

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 06481: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06481?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06481 is $360,400, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06481?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06481 is $6,402, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06481 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06481 cost about 4.26× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06481?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06481 is $3,501 a month, higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06481?
ZIP Code 06481 averages 50.7°F year-round, summer highs near 81.7°F, winter lows around 21.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06481 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06481's FEMA National Risk Index score is 33.8 (lower than 82% 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 →