| ZIP Code | 05679 |
|---|---|
| City | Williamstown |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 917 ft |
| Latitude | 44.108944 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.531912 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 5.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.9% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.8% ▼ 83% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 19 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 933 (43.6%) |
| Some College | 297 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 251 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 281 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 358 (16.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $94,180 ▲ 23% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $233,200 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,685/mo ↑ 91% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,362 |
| Vacant Units | 105 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,362 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 105 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 05679 is located in Williamstown, Vermont, within Orange County. With a population of 3,136, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.7 years. Economically, 05679 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $94,180 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05679 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $233,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,685 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 05679 is primarily White (95.31%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.9%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05679 stands at 0.8%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 05679 in Williamstown, VT is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,136 residents, a median household income of $94,180, and a median home value of $233,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.