| ZIP Code | 05032 |
|---|---|
| City | Bethel |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Windsor County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 871 ft |
| Latitude | 43.801549 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.657747 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 3.1% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.5% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 54% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 643 (33.3%) |
| Some College | 234 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 176 (9.1%) |
| Bachelors | 289 (15%) |
| Graduate Degree | 591 (30.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,964 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,500 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,287/mo ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,500 |
| Vacant Units | 365 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 365 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 05032 is located in Bethel, Vermont, within Windsor County. With a population of 2,879, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.6 years. Economically, 05032 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,964 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05032 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $234,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,287 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 12% since 2019.
The population of 05032 is primarily White (96.70%). Residents are well-educated — 45.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has grown by 51% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05032 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 05032 in Bethel, VT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,879 residents, a median household income of $86,964, and a median home value of $234,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.