| ZIP Code | 05735 |
|---|---|
| City | Castleton |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Rutland County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 870 ft |
| Latitude | 43.652757 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.161222 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.3 yrs ↓ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.0% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 22 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 546 (26.6%) |
| Some College | 245 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 255 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 211 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 776 (37.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,816 ≈ Avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $226,800 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,310/mo ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,746 |
| Vacant Units | 509 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,746 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 509 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 05735 is located in Castleton, Vermont, within Rutland County. With a population of 3,632, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.3 years. Economically, 05735 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,816 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05735 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $226,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,310 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 05735 is primarily White (91.93%). Residents are well-educated — 48.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.0%. Household income has grown by 67% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05735 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 05735 in Castleton, VT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,632 residents, a median household income of $76,816, and a median home value of $226,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.