US ZIP Code
05072

Strafford, VT

Orange County  ·  Vermont

● Active
👥 722 Population ↑ 52% since 2019
💰 $112,237 Median HH Income
▲ 47% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019
🎂 46.7 Median Age ↓ 5% since 2019
🏠 $425,800 Median Home Value
▲ 53% above avg ↑ 71% since 2019
🎓 58.5% College Grads
▲ 51% above avg
📊 2.4% Unemployment
▼ 52% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code05072
CityStrafford
StateVermont (VT)
CountyOrange County
Area Code802
Elevation984 ft
Latitude43.883435
Longitude-72.386962
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS50017
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 43.1% (311) Female 56.9% (411) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 7.1%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic1.4%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.39
Below Poverty1.9% ▼ 81% below avg
College Grads58.5% ▲ 51% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
HS Graduate143 (28.4%)
Some College34 (6.7%)
Associates32 (6.3%)
Bachelors49 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree246 (48.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.4%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 6.3%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 48.8%Edu
HS Grad28.4%
Some College6.7%
Associates6.3%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate48.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.4%Renter: 8.6%Tenure
Owner91.4%
Renter8.6%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–150k
1%
$150k–200k
9%
$200k–300k
12%
$300k–500k
54%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,237 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019
Median Home Value$425,800 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 71% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units340
Vacant Units38
Avg HH Size2.39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–50k
6%
$50k–75k
18%
$75k–100k
12%
$100k–150k
40%
$150k–200k
13%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
70%

Summary

Total Units340
Vacant38
Owner Occupied91.4%
Renter Occupied8.6%
Avg HH Size2.39
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 05072 is in Strafford, VT, in Orange County.
ZIP code 05072 is located in Vermont (VT).
ZIP code 05072 is in Orange County, VT.
ZIP 05072 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 05072 is 722 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 05072 is $112,237 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 05072 is $425,800 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 05072

ZIP code 05072 is located in Strafford, Vermont, within Orange County. With a population of 722, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.7 years. Economically, 05072 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $112,237 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 05072 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $425,800 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 71% since 2019.

The population of 05072 is primarily White (91.41%). Residents are well-educated — 58.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.9%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 05072 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.

Overall, ZIP code 05072 in Strafford, VT is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 722 residents, a median household income of $112,237, and a median home value of $425,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.