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White River Junction, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05001

Windsor County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,123
81/sq mi
$78,092
Median income
$296,900
Median home value
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

White River Junction pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
81
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05001 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05001 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in White River Junction, Windsor County, Vermont, home to 9,123 residents across 112.1 square miles, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05001 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,092 (6% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $41,229. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. Median home value sits at $296,900 (5% below the state average), median rent at $1,204 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 05001 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Windsor County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 05001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in White River Junction, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05001.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05001, White River Junction, VT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,123

Population

112.1

Area (sq mi)

81

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05001?

39.8

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$78,092

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$41,229

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

17.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05001 ranks nationally

White River Junction, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,092 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,932

Total Housing Units

4,152

Occupied Units

780

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.2%
Renter 32.8%

$296,900

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,204

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.5%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 05001 have increased 13.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 163
2021 +18.0% 192
2022 +22.2% 235
2023 +2.3% 240
2024 +13.5% 273

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 309 business establishments in ZIP 05001, employing approximately 4,840 people with a combined annual payroll of $367,641,000.

309

Businesses

4,840

Employees

$367.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 45 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 39 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 38 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 30 9.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 6.2%
Construction 18 5.8%
Information 14 4.5%
Wholesale trade 13 4.2%
Finance and insurance 13 4.2%
Educational services 10 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.3%
Manufacturing 5 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 05001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05001 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 05001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 05001 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
05059 Quechee, VT 874 3.2 mi
05052 North Hartland, VT 348 5.2 mi
03784 West Lebanon, NH 4,086 4.5 mi
05084 West Hartford, VT 140 5.1 mi
05048 Hartland, VT 2,429 6.6 mi
05067 South Pomfret, VT 258 6.7 mi
05055 Norwich, VT 3,363 6.6 mi
05053 North Pomfret, VT 332 6.2 mi
05065 Sharon, VT 1,064 8.0 mi
03766 Lebanon, NH 8,958 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Windsor County

05156 standard
Springfield, VT
Pop: 9,226
05089 standard
Windsor, VT
Pop: 4,979
05143 standard
Chester, VT
Pop: 4,343
05055 standard
Norwich, VT
Pop: 3,363
05091 standard
Woodstock, VT
Pop: 3,288
05068 standard
South Royalton, VT
Pop: 3,125

Related Areas

Windsor County White River Junction, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05001 in? ▼
ZIP code 05001 (White River Junction) is located in Windsor County, Vermont. Windsor County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/windsor-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05001? ▼
ZIP code 05001 in White River Junction, VT has a population of 9,123 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05001? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05001 is $78,092, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05001? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05001 is $296,900, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05001? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05001 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05001? ▼
ZIP code 05001 has 309 business establishments employing approximately 4,840 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05001? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05001 are: Retail trade (45), Other services (except public administration) (39), Health care and social assistance (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05001? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05001 increased by 13.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05001? ▼
In ZIP code 05001, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 05001? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05001 is 17.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05001? ▼
In ZIP code 05001, approximately 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05001? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05001 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.