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ZIP Code 05257

Bennington, Vermont

FIPS 05257

Juniper

ZIP Code 05257 is in the 71th percentile nationally for median home value. It also sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$307,500

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

61.9

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

2,807

Median Age

40.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$307,500

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$5,258

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.26

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$1,151

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

0.24%

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

61.9

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 05257: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05257?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05257 is $307,500, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05257?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05257 is $5,258, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05257 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05257 cost about 3.26× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05257?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05257 is $1,151 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05257?
ZIP Code 05257 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 05257 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05257's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.9 (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 →