| ZIP Code | 05055 |
|---|---|
| City | Norwich |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Windsor County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,130 ft |
| Latitude | 43.777633 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.324007 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.82 |
| Below Poverty | 3.4% ▼ 66% below avg |
| College Grads | 85.4% ▲ 120% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 188 (9.1%) |
| Some College | 30 (1.5%) |
| Associates | 83 (4%) |
| Bachelors | 97 (4.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,658 (80.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $140,590 ▲ 84% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $568,700 ▲ 104% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,337/mo ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,370 |
| Vacant Units | 143 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,370 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 143 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
ZIP code 05055 is located in Norwich, Vermont, within Windsor County. With a population of 3,463, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.6 years. Economically, 05055 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $140,590 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05055 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $568,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,337 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 05055 is primarily White (85.73%). Residents are highly educated — 85.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.4%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05055 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 05055 in Norwich, VT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,463 residents, a median household income of $140,590, and a median home value of $568,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.