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ZIP Code 05260

Bennington, Vermont

FIPS 05260

Juniper

ZIP Code 05260 is in the top 30% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$228,300

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.3

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

384

Median Age

62

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$228,300

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$3,654

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.75

Lower than 56%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

157.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

75.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.3

Lower than 70%

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 05260: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05260?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05260 is $228,300, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05260?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05260 is $3,654, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05260 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05260 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05260?
ZIP Code 05260 averages 45.9°F year-round, summer highs near 78°F, winter lows around 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 75.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05260 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05260's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.3 (lower than 70% 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 →