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 Moderate-density area
- $78,092
- Median income Near-median income area
- $296,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 05001 (White River Junction, VT) rose +13.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.3 in 2023 to 272.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,229. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $296,900 (5% below the average Vermont ZIP) and median rent is $1,204; 67.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windsor County, so 05001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 05001?
39.8
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
4.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$41,229
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05001 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
White River Junction, VT household income vs. every Vermont ZIP code
Median household income among 238 reporting Vermont ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,092 48th percentile higher than 48% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,932housing units
4,932
Total Housing Units
4,152
Occupied Units
780
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$296,900
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 05001 vs 05059 →
ZIP 05001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05001
White River Junction (05001)
9,123 residents
- 03766
Lebanon (03766)
8,958 residents
- 03784
West Lebanon (03784)
4,086 residents
- 05055 3,363
Norwich (05055)
3,363 residents
- 05048 2,429
Hartland (05048)
2,429 residents
- 05065 1,064
Sharon (05065)
1,064 residents
- 05059 874
Quechee (05059)
874 residents
- 05052 348
North Hartland (05052)
348 residents
- 05053 332
North Pomfret (05053)
332 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05001 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05055
Norwich (05055)
$142,684 median income
- 05067
South Pomfret (05067)
$121,607 median income
- 05084
West Hartford (05084)
$115,521 median income
- 03766
Lebanon (03766)
$100,881 median income
- 05053
North Pomfret (05053)
$99,722 median income
- 05048
Hartland (05048)
$99,583 median income
- 03784
West Lebanon (03784)
$91,000 median income
- 05065
Sharon (05065)
$86,042 median income
- 05001
White River Junction (05001)
$78,092 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05001, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,123 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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