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ZIP Code 06831

Western Connecticut, Connecticut

FIPS 06831

Juniper

ZIP Code 06831 is in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 100th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 100th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$1,696,000

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.9

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

15,210

Median Age

47.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,696,000

Higher than 100%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.47

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$3,501

Higher than 100%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.1%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

24%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

52

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

104.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

34

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.9

Higher than 68%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 06831: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06831?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06831 is $1,696,000, higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06831?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06831 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06831 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06831 cost about 7.47× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06831?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06831 is $3,501 a month, higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06831?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06831 have moved 52% over the past five years (7.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06831?
ZIP Code 06831 averages 52°F year-round, summer highs near 80.8°F, winter lows around 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06831 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06831's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.9 (higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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