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ZIP Code 06489

Capitol, Connecticut

FIPS 06489

Juniper

ZIP Code 06489 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$379,600

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.7

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

32,706

Median Age

44.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$379,600

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$6,253

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3

Near median

Median Rent

$1,472

Higher than 82%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-14%

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)

52.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

34.7

Lower than 81%

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 06489: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06489?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06489 is $379,600, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06489?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06489 is $6,253, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06489 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06489 cost about 3× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06489?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06489 is $1,472 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06489?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06489 have moved 62% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06489?
ZIP Code 06489 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 06489 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06489's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.7 (lower than 81% 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 →