The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05033 sells for about $425,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,167 a month.
ZIP 05033 — Bradford
The housing market in 05033 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand from buyers seeking rural properties. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by limited supply and the area's appeal to remote workers. Market conditions are balanced, though the low volume of sales makes the market sensitive to individual listing activity.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with strong community ties and access to Vermont's natural landscape.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 4.8% — 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 7.9%/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 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 05033, Orange 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 well-regarded, typically part of smaller regional supervisory unions that emphasize community-based learning.
The area faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near river valleys and heavy winter weather, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is stable, driven by local agriculture, tourism, and small-scale professional services, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level based on fair market value, with education funding primarily derived from a statewide property tax system.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment hubs in larger regional centers like Montpelier or Burlington.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including hiking trails, local parks, and proximity to seasonal sports like skiing and fishing.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, often influenced by seasonal demand and a lack of multi-family housing stock.
The local economy is anchored by small businesses, agricultural operations, and remote-work professionals, with limited large-scale corporate presence.
Public transit is minimal; the area relies on state highway corridors for regional connectivity.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning boards to preserve the rural character of the community.
The county appraisal process follows state-mandated guidelines for annual property valuation updates.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal service fees.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire response times and winter weather risk profiles.
Vermont has seen modest net domestic migration gains, particularly from urban centers in the Northeast.
Vermont is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
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.
- Lake Morey Resort4.57.4 mi
- Tunbridge World's Fair4.619.1 mi
- Latham House Tavern4.614.3 mi
- Vermontasaurus4.410.3 mi
- Historic Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge4.711 mi
- Elizabeth's Park4.71.8 mi
- Fairlee Motel & Drive-in Theater4.56.8 mi
- Historic Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge4.711 mi
- Historic Swiftwater Covered Bridge4.812.8 mi
- Historic Bath Covered Bridge4.813.7 mi
- The Brick Store4.613.8 mi
- Elizabeth's Park4.71.8 mi
- Lake Morey Resort4.57.4 mi
- Shaw's4.110.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive hiking and cross-country skiing trails for residents.
Popular spot for seasonal fishing and kayaking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.