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ZIP Code 05853

Orleans, Vermont

ZCTA 05853

Juniper

ZIP Code 05853 is in the lowest 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 26% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$91,250

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.44×

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

42.3

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 05853, in Orleans, Vermont.

The basics

Total Population

743

Median Age

42.7

Population Density

25.47

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$3,560

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.1%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,112

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

7

Avg Temperature (°F)

41.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

183.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

114.9

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

42.3

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 05853: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05853?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05853 is $3,560, an effective rate of 1.1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05853 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05853 cost about 3.44× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05853?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05853 is $1,112 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 05853?
ZIP Code 05853 has a population of 743, about 25.47 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 42.7.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05853?
ZIP Code 05853 averages 41.1°F year-round, summer highs near 74.4°F, winter lows around 7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 114.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05853 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05853's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.3 (lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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