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ZIP Code 06896

Western Connecticut, Connecticut

FIPS 06896

Juniper

ZIP Code 06896 is in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$706,300

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

58.9

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,779

Median Age

52

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$706,300

Higher than 94%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.8

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$2,101

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.8%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-26%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

133.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

49.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

58.9

Lower than 58%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 06896: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06896?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06896 is $706,300, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06896?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06896 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06896 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06896 cost about 3.8× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06896?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06896 is $2,101 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06896?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06896 have moved 63% over the past five years (4.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06896?
ZIP Code 06896 averages 49.6°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 49.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06896 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06896's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.9 (lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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