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ZIP Code 05494

Chittenden, Vermont

FIPS 05494

Juniper

ZIP Code 05494 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$412,900

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50.4

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,603

Median Age

45.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$412,900

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$6,402

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.52

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$2,561

Higher than 98%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

15%

Higher than 98%

Recession Drop %

-4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

157.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

85.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50.4

Lower than 67%

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 05494: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05494?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05494 is $412,900, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05494?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05494 is $6,402, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05494 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05494 cost about 3.52× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05494?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05494 is $2,561 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 05494?
Home prices in ZIP Code 05494 have moved 70% over the past five years (15% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05494?
ZIP Code 05494 averages 46.4°F year-round, summer highs near 79.3°F, winter lows around 13.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 85.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05494 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05494's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.4 (lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →