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ZIP Code 05904

Essex, Vermont

FIPS 05904

Juniper

ZIP Code 05904 is in the top 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 18th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$99,600

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

187

Median Age

56.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$99,600

Lower than 82%

Median Property Tax

$2,591

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.82

Lower than 79%

Median Rent

$1,279

Higher than 75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

6.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

190.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

67.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56

Lower than 61%

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 05904: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05904?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05904 is $99,600, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05904?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05904 is $2,591, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05904 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05904 cost about 1.82× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05904?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05904 is $1,279 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05904?
ZIP Code 05904 averages 42.1°F year-round, summer highs near 78.2°F, winter lows around 6.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 67.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05904 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05904's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56 (lower than 61% 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 →