City

Waterbury, VT

2 ZIP codes  ·  Washington County  ·  Vermont

👥4,894Population
💰$91,488Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$347,000Median Home Value▲ 24% above avg
🎓60.8%College Grads▲ 57% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
35%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads60.8% ▲ 57% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.3%)
HS Graduate633 (18.5%)
Some College151 (4.4%)
Associates544 (15.9%)
Bachelors287 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree1,790 (52.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 18.5%Some College: 4.4%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 52.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad18.5%
Some College4.4%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate52.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.3%Renter: 33.7%Tenure
Owner66.3%
Renter33.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,488 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$347,000 ▲ 24% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,083/mo
Total Housing Units2,381
Vacant Units229

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%
About Waterbury, VT

Waterbury is a city in Vermont, located in Washington County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 4,894 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Waterbury is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,488 is above the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waterbury is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $347,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,083 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waterbury is highly educated. 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.62%).

Waterbury, VT offers residents above-average earning potential within Vermont. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Waterbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05676 4,894 $91,488 $347,000 $1,083 4.0% 60.8% 66.3%

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