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ZIP Code 06798

Naugatuck Valley, Connecticut

FIPS 06798

Juniper

ZIP Code 06798 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$469,900

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

74%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.7

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

9,833

Median Age

51.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$469,900

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$8,042

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.57

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$1,563

Higher than 84%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

74%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

16%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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)

51.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

46.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.7

Near median

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 06798: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06798?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06798 is $469,900, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06798?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06798 is $8,042, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06798 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06798 cost about 3.57× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06798?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06798 is $1,563 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06798?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06798 have moved 74% over the past five years (16% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06798?
ZIP Code 06798 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 06798 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06798's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.7 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →