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ZIP Code 06796

Northwest Hills, Connecticut

FIPS 06796

Juniper

ZIP Code 06796 is in the top 31% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$485,000

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48.3

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

821

Median Age

59.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$485,000

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$4,782

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.55

Higher than 82%

Median Rent

$2,227

Higher than 96%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

156.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

74.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48.3

Lower than 69%

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 06796: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06796?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06796 is $485,000, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06796?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06796 is $4,782, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06796 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06796 cost about 4.55× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06796?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06796 is $2,227 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06796?
ZIP Code 06796 averages 48.4°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 74.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06796 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06796's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.3 (lower than 69% 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 →