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ZIP Code 05251

Bennington, Vermont

FIPS 05251

Juniper

ZIP Code 05251 is in the top 40% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$567,900

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,674

Median Age

43.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$567,900

Higher than 91%

Median Property Tax

$7,989

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.76

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,942

Higher than 93%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

72.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

175

Annual Precipitation (in)

51

Annual Snowfall (in)

75.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57

Lower than 60%

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 05251: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05251?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05251 is $567,900, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05251?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05251 is $7,989, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05251 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05251 cost about 3.76× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05251?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05251 is $1,942 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05251?
ZIP Code 05251 averages 42.5°F year-round, summer highs near 72.4°F, winter lows around 11.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 75.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05251 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05251's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57 (lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →