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Vershire, VT — ZIP 05079

Population: 914 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 05079 (Vershire, VT) is $322,166 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $415,878 after a median 48 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$322,166

Typical home value

+2.4%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$322,166
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2023)
$374,831
House Price Index (state)
457.0 (+7.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$415,878
Median list price
$460,291
Median price per sqft
$153
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
105.3%
Active listings
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,101/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,378/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,581/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,018/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,140/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Ely Copper Mine (2.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
41.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
722
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,005

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (25 mi)
National parks include
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Post Mills Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
MARY HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, COTTAGE HOSPITAL, LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+171 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
28.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,674
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
71.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,873
Average weekly wage
$1,124
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
46

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 05079State medianUS median
Typical home value$322,166$350,708$285,053
Median sale price$415,878$403,632$319,906
Median days on market48 days60 days48 days
Median annual property tax$4,674$4,553$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 05079?
$322,166.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 05079?
$415,878.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 05079?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 05079?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,581/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 05079?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning.
Is ZIP 05079 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 05079. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 05079?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 05079?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 05079?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Ely Copper Mine, 2.9 mi.
Is ZIP 05079 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 05079?
Regional Price Parity: 98.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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