| ZIP Code | 05342 |
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| City | Jacksonville |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Windham County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,514 ft |
| Latitude | 42.777497 |
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| Longitude | -72.794821 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.7 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 63% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.7% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.1% ▲ 87% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 140 (43.6%) |
| Some College | 17 (5.3%) |
| Associates | 14 (4.4%) |
| Bachelors | 14 (4.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 136 (42.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,708 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 89% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $278,900 ≈ Avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 359 |
| Vacant Units | 196 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 359 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 196 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
ZIP code 05342 is located in Jacksonville, Vermont, within Windham County. With a population of 461, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.7 years. Economically, 05342 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,708 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05342 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $278,900 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 05342 is primarily White (99.13%). Residents are well-educated — 46.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 89% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05342 stands at 9.1%, which is significantly above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 05342 in Jacksonville, VT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 461 residents, a median household income of $82,708, and a median home value of $278,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.