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ZIP Code 06518

South Central Connecticut, Connecticut

FIPS 06518

Juniper

ZIP Code 06518 is in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$325,300

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

71.5

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

20,126

Median Age

31.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$325,300

Higher than 73%

Median Property Tax

$8,339

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.05

Near median

Median Rent

$2,154

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

12%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

123.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

46.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

71.5

Higher than 58%

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 06518: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06518?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06518 is $325,300, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06518?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06518 is $8,339, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06518 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06518 cost about 3.05× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06518?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06518 is $2,154 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06518?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06518 have moved 64% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06518?
ZIP Code 06518 averages 51.7°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 46.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06518 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06518's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.5 (higher than 58% 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 →