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ZIP Code 05855

Orleans, Vermont

FIPS 05855

Juniper

ZIP Code 05855 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 38% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$201,100

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

32.4

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,412

Median Age

45.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$201,100

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,877

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.28

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$861

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.8%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-6.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

7.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

41.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

171.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

98.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

32.4

Lower than 83%

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 05855: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05855?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05855 is $201,100, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05855?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05855 is $3,877, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05855 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05855 cost about 3.28× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05855?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05855 is $861 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 05855?
Home prices in ZIP Code 05855 have moved 61% over the past five years (-1.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05855?
ZIP Code 05855 averages 41.8°F year-round, summer highs near 75.6°F, winter lows around 7.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 98.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05855 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05855's FEMA National Risk Index score is 32.4 (lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

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