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U.S. ZIP Code · VT05161

Windsor County

Typical home value

$531,101[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.9%
5-year / yr
+4.3%
10-year / yr
+5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+87.0%
vs metro
vs state
+51.9%
ZIP 05161 location in VT
Location of ZIP 05161 in VT

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 05161 is worth $531,101. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.9%. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,000[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Windsor County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
676[3]
Median household income
$120,000[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Windsor County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-67[5]
Moved in
1,802
Moved out
1,869

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,686
Loan principal$424,881
Down payment$106,220
Total interest paid$541,912

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,796
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 05161?
The typical home in 05161 is worth $531,101, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 05161?
Home values in 05161 are down 1.9% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 05161?
The effective property tax rate in 05161 is 1.5% — roughly $8,000 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 05161?
ZIP code 05161 has a population of 676 and a median household income of $120,000.

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