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ZIP Code 05340

Bennington, Vermont

FIPS 05340

Juniper

ZIP Code 05340 is in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 23% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$474,500

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.4

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

745

Median Age

48.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$474,500

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$6,627

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.94

Higher than 85%

Median Rent

$1,031

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.68%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

72.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

11.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

175

Annual Precipitation (in)

51

Annual Snowfall (in)

130.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

39.4

Lower than 77%

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 05340: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05340?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05340 is $474,500, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05340?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05340 is $6,627, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05340 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05340 cost about 4.94× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05340?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05340 is $1,031 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 05340?
Home prices in ZIP Code 05340 have moved 55% over the past five years (0.68% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05340?
ZIP Code 05340 averages 42.5°F year-round, summer highs near 72.4°F, winter lows around 11.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 130.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05340 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05340's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.4 (lower than 77% 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 →