| ZIP Code | 05042 |
|---|---|
| City | East Ryegate |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Caledonia County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft |
| Latitude | 44.244001 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.110803 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 145 (35.5%) |
| Some College | 49 (12%) |
| Associates | 61 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 29 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 125 (30.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,917 ≈ Avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $229,800 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,156/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 369 |
| Vacant Units | 114 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 369 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 114 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 05042 is located in East Ryegate, Vermont, within Caledonia County. With a population of 626, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.6 years. Economically, 05042 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $77,917 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05042 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $229,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,156 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 05042 is primarily White (92.33%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 05042 in East Ryegate, VT is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 626 residents, a median household income of $77,917, and a median home value of $229,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.