| ZIP Code | 05359 |
|---|---|
| City | West Townshend |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Windham County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,648 ft |
| Latitude | 43.150712 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.724798 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs ↓ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 10.0% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 48.6% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 72% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 137 (25.4%) |
| Some College | 34 (6.3%) |
| Associates | 106 (19.7%) |
| Bachelors | 16 (3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 246 (45.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,250 ≈ Avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $292,600 ≈ Avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,175/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 510 |
| Vacant Units | 224 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 510 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 224 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 05359 is located in West Townshend, Vermont, within Windham County. With a population of 773, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40 years. Economically, 05359 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,250 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05359 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $292,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,175 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 05359 is primarily White (87.06%). Residents are well-educated — 48.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 10.0%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05359 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 05359 in West Townshend, VT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 773 residents, a median household income of $76,250, and a median home value of $292,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.