City

White River Junction, VT

2 ZIP codes  ·  Windsor County  ·  Vermont

👥9,747Population
💰$74,369Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$270,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓55.2%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.6%Asian: 2.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.6%
Asian2.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads55.2% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,499 (22.6%)
Some College744 (11.2%)
Associates691 (10.4%)
Bachelors549 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree3,121 (47%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 22.6%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 47%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad22.6%
Some College11.2%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate47.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.6%Renter: 34.4%Tenure
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,369 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$270,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,169/mo
Total Housing Units4,932
Vacant Units801

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About White River Junction, VT

White River Junction is a city in Vermont, located in Windsor County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 9,747 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.89 years.

Economically, White River Junction is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,369 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in White River Junction is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $270,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,169 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of White River Junction is well-educated. 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.61%).

White River Junction, VT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle 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 White River Junction
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05001 9,747 $74,369 $270,200 $1,169 4.1% 55.2% 65.6%