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ZIP Code 06498

Lower Connecticut River Valley, Connecticut

FIPS 06498

Juniper

ZIP Code 06498 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$434,300

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.5

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,856

Median Age

58.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$434,300

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$5,829

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.76

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$1,425

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

73%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

19%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

53

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

73.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

52

Annual Snowfall (in)

24.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

51.5

Lower than 66%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.39

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 06498: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06498?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06498 is $434,300, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06498?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06498 is $5,829, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06498 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06498 cost about 4.76× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06498?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06498 is $1,425 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06498?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06498 have moved 73% over the past five years (19% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06498?
ZIP Code 06498 averages 53°F year-round, summer highs near 79.1°F, winter lows around 27.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06498 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06498's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.5 (lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.39 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →