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ZIP Code 06778

Northwest Hills, Connecticut

FIPS 06778

Juniper

ZIP Code 06778 is in the top 26% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 61th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$321,600

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

43.7

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,574

Median Age

49.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$321,600

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$5,667

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.95

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$1,021

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

43.7

Lower than 74%

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 06778: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06778?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06778 is $321,600, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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 2% 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 74% 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, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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 43.7 (lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

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