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U.S. ZIP Code · CT06896

Fairfield County

Typical home value

$865,858[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.5%
5-year / yr
+8.0%
10-year / yr
+5.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+204.8%
vs metro
vs state
+99.2%
ZIP 06896 location in CT
Location of ZIP 06896 in CT

Price history

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

The typical home in 06896 is worth $865,858. Over the past year, values have risen 4.5%. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$13,503[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Fairfield 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
8,779[3]
Median household income
$186,060[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
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Moved in
Moved out

Schools

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

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Joel Barlow High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Regional School District 09

    737 students

  • Redding Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Redding School District

    511 students

  • John Read Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Redding School District

    353 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$4,378
Loan principal$692,686
Down payment$173,172
Total interest paid$883,483

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$6,225
Monthly rent

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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 06896?
The typical home in 06896 is worth $865,858, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 06896?
Home values in 06896 are up 4.5% over the past year, and up 8.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 06896?
The effective property tax rate in 06896 is 1.6% — roughly $13,503 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 06896?
ZIP code 06896 has a population of 8,779 and a median household income of $186,060.

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