| ZIP Code | 05034 |
|---|---|
| City | Bridgewater |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Windsor County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,609 ft |
| Latitude | 43.591594 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.619742 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.9 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.11 |
| Below Poverty | 12.3% ▲ 23% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.8% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 79 (35.9%) |
| Some College | 15 (6.8%) |
| Associates | 23 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 22 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 81 (36.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $43,250 ▼ 43% below avg ↓ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $219,400 ▼ 21% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 180 |
| Vacant Units | 72 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 180 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 72 |
| Owner Occupied | 37.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 63.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
ZIP code 05034 is located in Bridgewater, Vermont, within Windsor County. With a population of 228, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.9 years. Economically, 05034 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,250 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05034 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $219,400 is below the national average. This is predominantly a renter community, with 63.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have decreased by 3% since 2019.
The population of 05034 is primarily White (92.54%). Residents are well-educated — 46.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.3%. Household income has declined by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05034 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 05034 in Bridgewater, VT is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and an older community. With 228 residents, a median household income of $43,250, and a median home value of $219,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.