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ZIP Code 06794

Northwest Hills, Connecticut

ZCTA 06794

Juniper

ZIP Code 06794 is in the highest 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 5% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 21% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$96,979

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

7.56×

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

79

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 06794, in Northwest Hills, Connecticut.

The basics

Total Population

1,282

Median Age

49

Population Density

98.61

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$6,297

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.86%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,294

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

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

23%

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

23%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

20.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

46.8

Flood & disaster risk

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

79

Higher than 68% 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 06794: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06794?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06794 is $6,297, an effective rate of 0.86% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06794 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06794 cost about 7.56× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06794?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06794 is $1,294 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 06794?
ZIP Code 06794 has a population of 1,282, about 98.61 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 49.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06794?
ZIP Code 06794 averages 51.3°F year-round, summer highs near 82.4°F, winter lows around 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 46.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06794 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06794's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79 (higher than 68% 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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