| ZIP Code | 05072 |
|---|---|
| City | Strafford |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 984 ft |
| Latitude | 43.883435 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.386962 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.7 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 1.9% ▼ 81% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.5% ▲ 51% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 52% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 143 (28.4%) |
| Some College | 34 (6.7%) |
| Associates | 32 (6.3%) |
| Bachelors | 49 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 246 (48.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
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 Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 340 |
| Vacant Units | 38 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 340 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 38 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
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.