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ZIP Code 06870

Western Connecticut, Connecticut

ZCTA 06870

Juniper

ZIP Code 06870 is in the 100th percentile nationally for median income. It also sits in the highest 1% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$250,001

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

$3,501

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

70.5

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 06870, in Western Connecticut, Connecticut.

The basics

Total Population

7,864

Median Age

40

Population Density

3,468.33

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

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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

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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.

Median Income

$250,001

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

$3,501

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

13%

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

13%

Climate & weather

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

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.45

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 06870: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06870?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06870 is $10,001.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06870?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06870 is $3,501 a month, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 06870?
ZIP Code 06870 has a population of 7,864, about 3,468.33 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 40.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06870?
ZIP Code 06870 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 06870 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06870's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.5 (higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.45 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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