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ZIP Code 05902

Essex, Vermont

FIPS 05902

Juniper

ZIP Code 05902 is in the top 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 17th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$98,100

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

36.9

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

104

Median Age

39.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$98,100

Lower than 83%

Median Property Tax

$2,438

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.15

Lower than 72%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

73.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

4.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

39.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

198.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

111.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

36.9

Lower than 80%

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 05902: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05902?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05902 is $98,100, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05902?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05902 is $2,438, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05902 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05902 cost about 2.15× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05902?
ZIP Code 05902 averages 39.1°F year-round, summer highs near 73.2°F, winter lows around 4.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 111.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05902 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05902's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36.9 (lower than 80% 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 →