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ZIP Code 05903

Essex, Vermont

FIPS 05903

Juniper

ZIP Code 05903 is in the top 20% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 22th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$203,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

36.9

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

801

Median Age

54.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$203,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,348

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.61

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$99

Lower than 78%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75

Winter Avg Low (°F)

3.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

39.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

191

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 05903: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05903?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05903 is $203,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05903?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05903 is $3,348, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05903 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05903 cost about 3.61× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05903?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05903 is $99 a month, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05903?
ZIP Code 05903 averages 39.7°F year-round, summer highs near 75°F, winter lows around 3.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 111.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05903 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05903'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 →