| ZIP Code | 05065 |
|---|---|
| City | Sharon |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Windsor County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 942 ft |
| Latitude | 43.790882 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.416502 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 3.6% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.8% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 20 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 244 (34.9%) |
| Some College | 41 (5.9%) |
| Associates | 67 (9.6%) |
| Bachelors | 56 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 271 (38.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,850 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $265,600 ≈ Avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,152/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 522 |
| Vacant Units | 107 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 522 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 107 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 05065 is located in Sharon, Vermont, within Windsor County. With a population of 1,084, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.4 years. Economically, 05065 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,850 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05065 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $265,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,152 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 05065 is primarily White (96.96%). Residents are well-educated — 46.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.6%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05065 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 05065 in Sharon, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,084 residents, a median household income of $69,850, and a median home value of $265,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.