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ZIP Code 06853

Western Connecticut, Connecticut

FIPS 06853

Juniper

ZIP Code 06853 is in the top 37% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 7% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 99th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$1,610,200

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

23%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

54.4

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,171

Median Age

45.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,610,200

Higher than 99%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.44

Higher than 93%

Median Rent

$1,871

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

23%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

-14%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

22%

Recession Drop %

-15%

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)

50.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

34

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.4

Lower than 63%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.4

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 06853: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06853?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06853 is $1,610,200, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06853?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06853 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06853 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06853 cost about 6.44× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06853?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06853 is $1,871 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06853?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06853 have moved 23% over the past five years (-14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06853?
ZIP Code 06853 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 06853 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06853's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.4 (lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.4 per $1,000 of building value.

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