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ZIP Code 05262

Bennington, Vermont

FIPS 05262

Juniper

ZIP Code 05262 is in the top 38% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 65th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$253,600

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

55.6

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,043

Median Age

50.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$253,600

Higher than 62%

Median Property Tax

$3,844

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.55

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,077

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-16%

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

55.6

Lower 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 05262: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05262?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05262 is $253,600, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05262?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05262 is $3,844, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05262 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05262 cost about 3.55× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05262?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05262 is $1,077 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05262?
ZIP Code 05262 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 05262 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05262's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.6 (lower 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 →