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ZIP Code 06801

Western Connecticut, Connecticut

FIPS 06801

Juniper

ZIP Code 06801 is in the top 12% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$434,600

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

20,796

Median Age

42.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$434,600

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$8,165

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.73

Higher than 70%

Median Rent

$1,640

Higher than 86%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.5%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-26%

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

Annual Snowfall (in)

49.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

34

Lower than 82%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 06801: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06801?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06801 is $434,600, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06801?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06801 is $8,165, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06801 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06801 cost about 3.73× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06801?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06801 is $1,640 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06801?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06801 have moved 60% over the past five years (6.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06801?
ZIP Code 06801 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 49.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06801 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06801's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34 (lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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