City

Reading, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Windsor County  ·  Vermont

👥553Population
💰$77,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂52.4Median Age
🏠$286,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓49.9%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Other: 8%Race
White92.0%
Other8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
14%
18–24
2%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads49.9% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
HS Graduate97 (21.7%)
Some College46 (10.3%)
Associates81 (18.1%)
Bachelors29 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree194 (43.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.7%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 43.4%Edu
HS Grad21.7%
Some College10.3%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate43.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$286,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$992/mo
Total Housing Units383
Vacant Units133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
69%
About Reading, VT

Reading is a city in Vermont, located in Windsor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 553 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.4 years.

Economically, Reading is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,500 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Reading is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $286,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $992 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Reading is well-educated. 49.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.04%).

Reading, VT offers residents above-average earning potential within Vermont.

ZIP Codes in Reading
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05062 553 $77,500 $286,500 $992 2.0% 49.9% 86.8%