| ZIP Code | 05143 |
|---|---|
| City | Chester |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Windsor County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,568 ft |
| Latitude | 43.252694 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.643102 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.2 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 6.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.2% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 68% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,167 (34.4%) |
| Some College | 318 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 469 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 190 (5.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,241 (36.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,438 ≈ Avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $248,400 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $961/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,818 |
| Vacant Units | 826 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,818 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 826 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 05143 is located in Chester, Vermont, within Windsor County. With a population of 4,916, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.2 years. Economically, 05143 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,438 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05143 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $248,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $961 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 05143 is primarily White (95.87%). Residents are well-educated — 42.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.9%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05143 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 05143 in Chester, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,916 residents, a median household income of $73,438, and a median home value of $248,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.