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ZIP Code 05905

Essex, Vermont

FIPS 05905

Juniper

ZIP Code 05905 is in the top 25% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$289,800

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

42

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

968

Median Age

50.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$289,800

Higher than 68%

Median Property Tax

$3,606

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.15

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$1,031

Higher than 62%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

5.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

41.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

185.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

79.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

42

Lower than 75%

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 05905: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05905?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05905 is $289,800, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05905?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05905 is $3,606, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05905 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05905 cost about 3.15× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05905?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05905 is $1,031 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05905?
ZIP Code 05905 averages 41.6°F year-round, summer highs near 76.8°F, winter lows around 5.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 79.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05905 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05905's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42 (lower than 75% 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 →