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ZIP Code 06488

Naugatuck Valley, Connecticut

FIPS 06488

Juniper

ZIP Code 06488 is in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$411,600

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

42.4

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

20,071

Median Age

54.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$411,600

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$6,240

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.65

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$1,935

Higher than 93%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.2%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

46.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

42.4

Lower than 75%

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 06488: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06488?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06488 is $411,600, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06488?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06488 is $6,240, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06488 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06488 cost about 3.65× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06488?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06488 is $1,935 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06488?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06488 have moved 53% over the past five years (3.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06488?
ZIP Code 06488 averages 51.3°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 46.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06488 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06488's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.4 (lower than 75% 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 →