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ZIP Code 05837

Essex, Vermont

FIPS 05837

Juniper

ZIP Code 05837 is in the top 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$153,400

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48.4

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

301

Median Age

38.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$153,400

Lower than 67%

Median Property Tax

$2,480

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.52

Lower than 62%

Median Rent

$1,712

Higher than 88%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

3.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

39.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

203.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

113.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48.4

Lower than 69%

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 05837: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05837?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05837 is $153,400, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05837?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05837 is $2,480, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05837 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05837 cost about 2.52× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05837?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05837 is $1,712 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05837?
ZIP Code 05837 averages 39.6°F year-round, summer highs near 75.9°F, winter lows around 3.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 113.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05837 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05837's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.4 (lower than 69% 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 →