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ZIP Code 06516

South Central Connecticut, Connecticut

FIPS 06516

Juniper

ZIP Code 06516 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$291,700

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.6

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

55,351

Median Age

35.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$291,700

Higher than 68%

Median Property Tax

$6,941

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.92

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$1,442

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.9%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-28%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

52

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

102.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.6

Lower than 71%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.05

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 06516: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06516?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06516 is $291,700, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06516?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06516 is $6,941, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06516 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06516 cost about 3.92× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06516?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06516 is $1,442 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06516?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06516 have moved 70% over the past five years (4.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06516?
ZIP Code 06516 averages 52°F year-round, summer highs near 79.8°F, winter lows around 25.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06516 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06516's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.6 (lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.05 per $1,000 of building value.

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