| ZIP Code | 05836 |
|---|---|
| City | East Hardwick |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| County | Caledonia County |
| Area Code | 802 |
| Elevation | 1,557 ft |
| Latitude | 44.518599 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.230774 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 50005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 73% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 359 (37.7%) |
| Some College | 33 (3.5%) |
| Associates | 69 (7.3%) |
| Bachelors | 49 (5.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 441 (46.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,179 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $203,700 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 759 |
| Vacant Units | 202 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 759 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 202 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 05836 is located in East Hardwick, Vermont, within Caledonia County. With a population of 1,447, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 05836 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $97,179 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 05836 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $203,700 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 05836 is primarily White (97.10%). Residents are well-educated — 51.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 60% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 05836 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 05836 in East Hardwick, VT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,447 residents, a median household income of $97,179, and a median home value of $203,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Vermont.