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ZIP Code 05201

Bennington, Vermont

FIPS 05201

Juniper

ZIP Code 05201 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$212,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.3

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

14,998

Median Age

45.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$212,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$4,430

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.56

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,129

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.21%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

151.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

75.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68.3

Near median

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 05201: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05201?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05201 is $212,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05201?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05201 is $4,430, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05201 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05201 cost about 3.56× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05201?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05201 is $1,129 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 05201?
Home prices in ZIP Code 05201 have moved 61% over the past five years (-0.21% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05201?
ZIP Code 05201 averages 46.7°F year-round, summer highs near 78.7°F, winter lows around 16°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 75.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05201 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05201's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

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