The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05904 sells for about $283,000, or $185 per square foot.
Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,279 a month.
ZIP 05904 — Gilman
The housing market in 05904 is characterized by extremely low inventory and minimal transaction volume, typical of a small, rural Vermont community. Prices remain stable with little evidence of significant market movement or development pressure. The area is experiencing a long-term population decline.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in a small community, likely appealing to retirees or those looking for affordable housing away from major employment centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 6.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05904, Essex County VT
Property taxes in this jurisdiction are assessed at the county level with an effective rate of approximately 2.3%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 1.4%.
The area is rural with access to local outdoor recreation typical of the Northeast Kingdom region of Vermont.
The rental market is limited with a 34% renter share; vacancy pressure is not determinable due to low transaction volume.
The local economy is primarily rural and small-scale, with limited major industrial or corporate presence.
Data derived from City-Data and World Population Review profiles.
- Santa's Village4.810.5 mi
- Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery4.913.6 mi
- Rialto Theatre4.88.5 mi
- Riverwalk Covered Bridge4.88.2 mi
- Weeks State Park4.77.2 mi
- Forest Lake State Park4.54 mi
- Remich Park4.67.8 mi
- Rialto Theatre4.88.5 mi
- Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa4.517.2 mi
- Dog Mountain, Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery4.913.6 mi
- Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium4.715.4 mi
- Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site4.717.2 mi
- Riverwalk Covered Bridge4.88.2 mi
- Along the River Campground & Cabins4.312.5 mi
- Starr King Trailhead4.511.9 mi
- Weeks State Park4.77.2 mi
- Forest Lake State Park4.54 mi
- Remich Park4.67.8 mi
- Waumbek Golf Course4.511.6 mi
- Mountain View Grand Golf Course4.56.1 mi
- Littleton Food Co-op4.68.5 mi
- Shaw's49 mi
- Shaw's3.98.7 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.28.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Known for extensive outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and seasonal activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.