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ZIP Code 06778

Northwest Hills, Connecticut

ZCTA 06778

Juniper

ZIP Code 06778 is in the lowest 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 29% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 36% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$81,375

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.95×

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

43.4

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 06778, in Northwest Hills, Connecticut.

The basics

Total Population

1,574

Median Age

49.5

Population Density

283.87

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,667

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.8%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,021

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

35%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

23%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

157.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

52

Annual Snowfall (in)

59.1

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

43.4

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 06778: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06778?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06778 is $5,667, an effective rate of 1.8% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06778 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06778 cost about 3.95× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06778?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06778 is $1,021 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How many people live in ZIP Code 06778?
ZIP Code 06778 has a population of 1,574, about 283.87 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 49.5.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06778?
ZIP Code 06778 averages 47.3°F year-round, summer highs near 79.4°F, winter lows around 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 59.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06778 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06778's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43.4 (lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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