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ZIP Code 06855

Western Connecticut, Connecticut

FIPS 06855

Juniper

ZIP Code 06855 is in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$511,200

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

36

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,351

Median Age

39.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$511,200

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$8,426

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.8

Higher than 84%

Median Rent

$1,919

Higher than 92%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.71%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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

36

Lower than 80%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.25

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 06855: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06855?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06855 is $511,200, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06855?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06855 is $8,426, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06855 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06855 cost about 4.8× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06855?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06855 is $1,919 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06855?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06855 have moved 59% over the past five years (0.71% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06855?
ZIP Code 06855 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 06855 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06855's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36 (lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.25 per $1,000 of building value.

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