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U.S. ZIP Code · CT06098

Litchfield County

Typical home value

$308,438[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.1%
5-year / yr
+7.8%
10-year / yr
+7.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+8.6%
vs metro
vs state
-29.0%
ZIP 06098 location in CT
Location of ZIP 06098 in CT

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 06098 is worth $308,438. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,366 a month — a 5.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,366[2]
Gross yield
5.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,324[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Litchfield County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
[4]
Riverine flood
Coastal flood
Wildfire
Drought
Heat wave
Hurricane
Tornado
Earthquake
Winter weather

#Who lives here

Population
10,263[3]
Median household income
$66,269[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Litchfield County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
[5]
Moved in
Moved out

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
3
  • Northwestern Regional High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Regional School District 07

    521 students

  • The Gilbert School

    High · Grades 7–12 · The Gilbert School District

    447 students

  • Mary P. Hinsdale School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Winchester School District

    303 students

  • Pearson School

    Elementary · Grades 3–6 · Winchester School District

    300 students

  • Northwestern Regional Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Regional School District 07

    235 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.2%
Annual rent$16,390

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,560
Loan principal$246,751
Down payment$61,688
Total interest paid$314,717

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.66
Monthly cost to own$2,261
Monthly rent$1,366

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 06098?
The typical home in 06098 is worth $308,438, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 06098?
Home values in 06098 are down 0.1% over the past year, and up 7.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 06098?
A typical home in 06098 rents for about $1,366 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 06098?
The effective property tax rate in 06098 is 1.7% — roughly $5,324 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 06098?
ZIP code 06098 has a population of 10,263 and a median household income of $66,269.

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