| ZIP Code | 05070 |
|---|---|
| City | South Strafford |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,094 ft |
| Latitude | 43.851602 |
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| Longitude | -72.343286 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.7 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.1% ▲ 65% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| HS Graduate | 60 (19.4%) |
| Some College | 13 (4.2%) |
| Associates | 38 (12.3%) |
| Bachelors | 23 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 175 (56.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $124,671 ▲ 63% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $407,100 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,330/mo ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 228 |
| Vacant Units | 37 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 228 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 37 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 05070 is located in South Strafford, Vermont, within Orange County. With a population of 488, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.7 years. Economically, 05070 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $124,671 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05070 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $407,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,330 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 05070 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are highly educated — 64.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05070 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 05070 in South Strafford, VT is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 488 residents, a median household income of $124,671, and a median home value of $407,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.