| ZIP Code | 05680 |
|---|---|
| City | Wolcott |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Lamoille County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft |
| Latitude | 44.541146 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.472944 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 426 (33.7%) |
| Some College | 128 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 144 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 98 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 451 (35.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,214 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $233,800 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $988/mo ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 976 |
| Vacant Units | 132 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 976 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 132 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 05680 is located in Wolcott, Vermont, within Lamoille County. With a population of 2,052, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.6 years. Economically, 05680 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,214 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05680 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $233,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $988 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 05680 is primarily White (95.86%). Residents are well-educated — 43.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.9%.
The unemployment rate in 05680 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 05680 in Wolcott, VT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,052 residents, a median household income of $68,214, and a median home value of $233,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.