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ZIP Code 05252

Bennington, Vermont

FIPS 05252

Juniper

ZIP Code 05252 is in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 38% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$217,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

74.1

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

455

Median Age

38.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$217,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,859

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.7

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$1,385

Higher than 79%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

164.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

75.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.1

Higher than 62%

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 05252: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05252?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05252 is $217,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05252?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05252 is $2,859, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05252 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05252 cost about 3.7× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05252?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05252 is $1,385 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05252?
ZIP Code 05252 averages 45.6°F year-round, summer highs near 79.2°F, winter lows around 14.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 75.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05252 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05252's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.1 (higher than 62% 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 →