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ZIP Code 05846

Essex, Vermont

FIPS 05846

Juniper

ZIP Code 05846 is in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$159,600

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

17.6

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,315

Median Age

46.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$159,600

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$3,366

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.45

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$777

Lower than 62%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

1.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

39.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

198.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

114.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

17.6

Lower than 92%

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 05846: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05846?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05846 is $159,600, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05846?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05846 is $3,366, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05846 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05846 cost about 3.45× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05846?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05846 is $777 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05846?
ZIP Code 05846 averages 39.6°F year-round, summer highs near 74.7°F, winter lows around 1.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 114.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05846 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05846's FEMA National Risk Index score is 17.6 (lower than 92% 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 →