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ZIP Code 06854

Western Connecticut, Connecticut

FIPS 06854

Juniper

ZIP Code 06854 is in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$460,500

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.5

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

32,118

Median Age

37.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$460,500

Higher than 86%

Median Property Tax

$6,460

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.31

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$2,049

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

5%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-26%

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

53.5

Lower than 64%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.13

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 06854: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06854?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06854 is $460,500, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06854?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06854 is $6,460, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06854 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06854 cost about 5.31× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06854?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06854 is $2,049 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06854?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06854 have moved 54% over the past five years (5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06854?
ZIP Code 06854 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 06854 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06854's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.5 (lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.13 per $1,000 of building value.

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