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ZIP Code 06824

Greater Bridgeport, Connecticut

ZCTA 06824

Juniper

ZIP Code 06824 is in the lowest 38% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 1% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 3% nationally for typical home value.

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

$1,110,221

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

60%

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

56.3

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 06824, in Greater Bridgeport, Connecticut.

The basics

Total Population

36,716

Median Age

38.5

Population Density

1,827.88

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

—

The Census publishes home values only up to $2 million and incomes up to $250,000, so this ratio cannot be worked out for the most expensive areas.

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.5×

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$193,300

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$2,264

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

7.5%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

41%

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

16%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

81

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

91.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.6

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.89

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 06824: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 06824?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 06824 today is $1,110,221, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06824?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06824 is $10,001.
Is ZIP Code 06824 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06824 cost about 4.5× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06824?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06824 is $2,264 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06824?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06824 have moved 60% over the past five years (7.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 06824?
ZIP Code 06824 has a population of 36,716, about 1,827.88 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 38.5.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06824?
ZIP Code 06824 averages 53.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 26.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06824 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06824's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.3 (lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is coastal flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.89 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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