| ZIP Code | 05442 |
|---|---|
| City | Belvidere Center |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Lamoille County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,458 ft |
| Latitude | 44.772519 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.690391 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 70% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 132 (40.1%) |
| Some College | 26 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 36 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 22 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 113 (34.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,750 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,400 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,688/mo |
| Total Units | 237 |
| Vacant Units | 40 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 237 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 40 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 05442 is located in Belvidere Center, Vermont, within Lamoille County. With a population of 439, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 05442 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,750 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05442 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $234,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,688 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 05442 is primarily White (94.08%). Residents are well-educated — 41.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05442 stands at 1.5%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 05442 in Belvidere Center, VT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 439 residents, a median household income of $83,750, and a median home value of $234,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.