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ZIP Code 06796

Northwest Hills, Connecticut

ZCTA 06796

Juniper

ZIP Code 06796 is in the lowest 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 5% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 15% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$106,618

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.55×

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

45.3

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 06796, in Northwest Hills, Connecticut.

The basics

Total Population

821

Median Age

59.5

Population Density

25.45

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$4,782

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.99%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$2,227

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

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

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Data unavailable

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

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

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

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

45.3

Lower than 74% 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 06796: frequently asked questions

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 0.99% 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 79% 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 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 06796?
ZIP Code 06796 has a population of 821, about 25.45 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 59.5.
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 45.3 (lower than 74% 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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