| ZIP Code | 05001 |
|---|---|
| City | White River Junction |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Windsor County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 527 ft |
| Latitude | 43.683726 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.376002 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs ↓ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 11.0% ▲ 10% above avg |
| College Grads | 55.2% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 42 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,499 (22.6%) |
| Some College | 744 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 691 (10.4%) |
| Bachelors | 549 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,121 (47%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,369 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $270,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,169/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,932 |
| Vacant Units | 801 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,932 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 801 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 05001 is located in White River Junction, Vermont, within Windsor County. With a population of 9,747, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40 years. Economically, 05001 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $74,369 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05001 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $270,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,169 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 05001 is primarily White (91.61%). Residents are well-educated — 55.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.0%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05001 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 05001 in White River Junction, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,747 residents, a median household income of $74,369, and a median home value of $270,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.