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ZIP Code 06851

Western Connecticut, Connecticut

FIPS 06851

Juniper

ZIP Code 06851 is in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$587,400

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

59

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,865

Median Age

43.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$587,400

Higher than 91%

Median Property Tax

$8,127

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.28

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$2,071

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.4%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

119.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

34

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

59

Lower than 58%

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 06851: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06851?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06851 is $587,400, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06851?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06851 is $8,127, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06851 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06851 cost about 5.28× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06851?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06851 is $2,071 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06851?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06851 have moved 53% over the past five years (7.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06851?
ZIP Code 06851 averages 52.6°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06851 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06851's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59 (lower than 58% 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 →