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ZIP Code 05840

Essex, Vermont

FIPS 05840

Juniper

ZIP Code 05840 is in the top 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 29th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 39% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$137,500

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

34

Median Age

67.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$137,500

Lower than 71%

Median Property Tax

$2,444

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.44

Lower than 64%

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)

79.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56

Lower than 61%

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 05840: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05840?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05840 is $137,500, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05840?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05840 is $2,444, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05840 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05840 cost about 2.44× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05840?
ZIP Code 05840 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 79.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05840 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05840's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56 (lower than 61% 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 →