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ZIP Code 05824

Essex, Vermont

FIPS 05824

Juniper

ZIP Code 05824 is in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 33% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$162,800

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50.7

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,155

Median Age

51.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$162,800

Lower than 63%

Median Property Tax

$3,154

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.25

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$1,103

Higher than 67%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

167.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

67.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50.7

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 05824: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05824?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05824 is $162,800, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05824?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05824 is $3,154, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05824 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05824 cost about 2.25× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05824?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05824 is $1,103 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05824?
ZIP Code 05824 averages 45.5°F year-round, summer highs near 79.4°F, winter lows around 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 67.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05824 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05824's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.7 (lower than 67% 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 →