The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05819 sells for about $245,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $919 a month.
ZIP 05819 — St. Johnsbury
The housing market in ZIP 05819 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking rural lifestyle properties, though the limited supply keeps sales volume low.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees, remote workers, and families who prioritize outdoor access over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 6.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 14.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05819, Orleans County VT
Crime rates in this rural Vermont ZIP code are significantly lower than national and state averages, with property and violent crime incidents being rare.
Schools serving this area are generally small, rural public institutions with moderate performance ratings, often integrated into larger regional supervisory unions.
The area faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near local waterways and winter storm impacts, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is limited, characterized by a stable, small-scale agricultural and tourism-based economy with minimal large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are levied at the municipal and state education rate levels, with Vermont's complex school funding formula applying to all residential parcels.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, involving travel on rural state highways to reach regional employment hubs in larger nearby towns.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including hiking trails, state forests, and seasonal fishing or boating on local lakes.
The rental market is tight with very low inventory, primarily serving local workers and seasonal residents, with limited new multi-family development.
The economy is driven by small-scale agriculture, forestry, and local tourism, with limited large-scale corporate presence.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with limited public transit options available in this rural region.
Development is strictly regulated by local zoning and state Act 250, focusing on preserving the rural character of the landscape.
The county appraisal process follows state-mandated standards for property valuation, with periodic reappraisals to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal assessments, with no major MUD or PID structures present.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by the rural nature of the area and potential for winter-related claims.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium4.70.2 mi
- Great Vermont Corn Maze4.86.7 mi
- Gold Crown Lanes4.60.6 mi
- Star Theatre4.50.1 mi
- Goodrich's Maple Farm4.812.3 mi
- Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery4.92 mi
- Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium4.70.2 mi
- Bread & Puppet Theater4.820 mi
- The Museum of Everyday Life4.818 mi
- Riverwalk Covered Bridge4.814.3 mi
- Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery4.92 mi
- Great Vermont Corn Maze4.86.7 mi
- Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Parking4.60.7 mi
- Kilburn Crags4.712 mi
- Market 3241.7 mi
- Green Mountain Mall3.12.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features a sandy beach, swimming, and picnic areas serving the local community.
Provides essential services, local dining, and small-scale retail for the area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.