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ZIP Code 06831

Western Connecticut, Connecticut

ZCTA 06831

Juniper

ZIP Code 06831 is in the highest 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 1% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the highest 1% nationally for median income.

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

$2,222,921

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

52%

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

78.7

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 06831, in Western Connecticut, Connecticut.

The basics

Total Population

15,210

Median Age

47.5

Population Density

552.03

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

7.47×

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$227,159

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

$3,501

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

7.1%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

24%

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

23%

Climate & weather

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

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

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 06831: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 06831?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 06831 today is $2,222,921, higher than 99% 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.
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 99% 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.
How many people live in ZIP Code 06831?
ZIP Code 06831 has a population of 15,210, about 552.03 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 47.5.
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 78.7 (higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 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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