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ZIP Code 06492

South Central Connecticut, Connecticut

FIPS 06492

Juniper

ZIP Code 06492 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$353,600

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

44,498

Median Age

42.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$353,600

Higher than 76%

Median Property Tax

$5,974

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.37

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$1,377

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.3%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-19%

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)

51.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

46.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

39

Lower than 78%

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 06492: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06492?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06492 is $353,600, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06492?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06492 is $5,974, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06492 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06492 cost about 3.37× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06492?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06492 is $1,377 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06492?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06492 have moved 60% over the past five years (9.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06492?
ZIP Code 06492 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 46.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06492 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06492's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39 (lower than 78% 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 →