| ZIP Code | 05037 |
|---|---|
| City | Brownsville |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Windsor County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 768 ft |
| Latitude | 43.457608 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.484184 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.9 yrs ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 2.4% ▼ 76% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.1% ▲ 55% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 162 (22.3%) |
| Some College | 41 (5.6%) |
| Associates | 84 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 57 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 379 (52.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,938 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $338,900 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,129/mo |
| Total Units | 667 |
| Vacant Units | 265 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 667 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 265 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
ZIP code 05037 is located in Brownsville, Vermont, within Windsor County. With a population of 863, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.9 years. Economically, 05037 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,938 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05037 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $338,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,129 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 05037 is primarily White (96.87%). Residents are highly educated — 60.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.4%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05037 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 05037 in Brownsville, VT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 863 residents, a median household income of $100,938, and a median home value of $338,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.