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ZIP Code 05860

Orleans, Vermont

FIPS 05860

Juniper

ZIP Code 05860 is in the top 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$204,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

47.3

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,728

Median Age

42.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$204,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,508

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.15

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$787

Lower than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.3

Lower than 70%

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 05860: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05860?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05860 is $204,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
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 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05860 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05860 cost about 3.15× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05860?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05860 is $787 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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 47.3 (lower than 70% 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 →