| ZIP Code | 05036 |
|---|---|
| City | Brookfield |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,069 ft |
| Latitude | 44.023908 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.587891 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.5 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 4.2% ▼ 58% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.2% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 271 (33.6%) |
| Some College | 77 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 35 (4.3%) |
| Bachelors | 94 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 327 (40.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,073 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 81% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $316,400 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,188/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 600 |
| Vacant Units | 111 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 600 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 111 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 05036 is located in Brookfield, Vermont, within Orange County. With a population of 1,109, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.5 years. Economically, 05036 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,073 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05036 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $316,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,188 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 05036 is primarily White (95.04%). Residents are well-educated — 52.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.2%. Household income has grown by 81% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 27% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 05036 in Brookfield, VT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,109 residents, a median household income of $104,073, and a median home value of $316,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.