| ZIP Code | 05149 |
|---|---|
| City | Ludlow |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Windsor County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,251 ft |
| Latitude | 43.401856 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.699211 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 4.9% ▼ 51% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.6% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 34% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 428 (27.2%) |
| Some College | 147 (9.3%) |
| Associates | 145 (9.2%) |
| Bachelors | 96 (6.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 747 (47.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,098 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $324,500 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,124/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,399 |
| Vacant Units | 2,378 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,399 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,378 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
ZIP code 05149 is located in Ludlow, Vermont, within Windsor County. With a population of 2,171, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.8 years. Economically, 05149 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,098 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05149 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $324,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,124 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 05149 is primarily White (93.41%). Residents are well-educated — 53.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.9%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05149 stands at 6.6%, which is above the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 05149 in Ludlow, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,171 residents, a median household income of $63,098, and a median home value of $324,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.