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ZIP Code 05255

Bennington, Vermont

FIPS 05255

Juniper

ZIP Code 05255 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$445,500

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

86%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.1

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,108

Median Age

52.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$445,500

Higher than 85%

Median Property Tax

$5,762

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.89

Higher than 85%

Median Rent

$1,030

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

86%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.5%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

75%

Recession Drop %

-13%

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

51.1

Lower than 66%

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 05255: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05255?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05255 is $445,500, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05255?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05255 is $5,762, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05255 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05255 cost about 4.89× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05255?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05255 is $1,030 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 05255?
Home prices in ZIP Code 05255 have moved 86% over the past five years (5.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05255?
ZIP Code 05255 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 05255 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05255's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.1 (lower than 66% 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 →