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ZIP Code 05906

Essex, Vermont

FIPS 05906

Juniper

ZIP Code 05906 is in the top 39% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 40th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$168,800

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,210

Median Age

49.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$168,800

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$2,644

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.3

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$973

Higher than 58%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

6.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

41.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

187.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

45

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 05906: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 05906?
The median home value in ZIP Code 05906 is $168,800, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 05906?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 05906 is $2,644, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 05906 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 05906 cost about 3.3× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 05906?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 05906 is $973 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 05906?
ZIP Code 05906 averages 41.9°F year-round, summer highs near 77.4°F, winter lows around 6.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 67.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 05906 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 05906'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 →