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ZIP Code 05860

Orleans, Vermont

ZCTA 05860

Juniper

ZIP Code 05860 is in the lowest 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 22% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the lowest 38% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$64,850

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.15×

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

40.7

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 05860, in Orleans, Vermont.

The basics

Total Population

2,728

Median Age

42.4

Population Density

35.58

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$3,508

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.7%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$787

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

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

60%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

75

Winter Avg Low (°F)

2.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

38.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

208.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

113.6

Flood & disaster risk

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

40.7

Lower than 78% 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 05860: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05860?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05860 is $3,508, an effective rate of 1.7% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05860 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05860 cost about 3.15× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05860?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05860 is $787 a month, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 05860?
ZIP Code 05860 has a population of 2,728, about 35.58 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 42.4.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05860?
ZIP Code 05860 averages 38.8°F year-round, summer highs near 75°F, winter lows around 2.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 113.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05860 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05860's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.7 (lower than 78% 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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