ZIP Code 05034

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Bridgewater · Windsor County · Vermont

Population
310

21/sq mi

Median income
$47,273

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$215,800

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
46.7%

Median age 60.3

Land area
14.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 05034 in Bridgewater, Vermont has a population of 310. The median household income is $47,273, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $215,800, 22% below the US average. 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05034 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.7 square miles in Bridgewater, Windsor County, Vermont. The area is home to 310 residents, producing a population density of 21 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 05034 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05034 sits at $47,273 (43% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $37,203. The poverty rate stands at 18.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $215,800 (31% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 45.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05034 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windsor County, so you can benchmark 05034 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05034, Bridgewater, VT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

310

Population

14.7

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05034?

60.3

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 8.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$47,273

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$37,203

Per Capita Income

18.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.7%

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

What does housing look like?

169

Total Housing Units

84

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.2%
Renter 54.8%

$215,800

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 05034, employing approximately 61 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,581,000.

14

Businesses

61

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 21.4%

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 05034 vs 05035 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05035 Bridgewater Corners, VT 638 3.0 mi
05071 South Woodstock, VT 324 4.3 mi
05091 Woodstock, VT 3,288 4.8 mi
05062 Reading, VT 702 6.3 mi
05056 Plymouth, VT 567 6.4 mi
05031 Barnard, VT 218 9.0 mi
05067 South Pomfret, VT 258 9.3 mi
05037 Brownsville, VT 560 11.2 mi
05053 North Pomfret, VT 332 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05034 in?
ZIP code 05034 (Bridgewater) 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 05034?
ZIP code 05034 in Bridgewater, VT has a population of 310 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05034?
The median household income in ZIP 05034 is $47,273, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05034?
The median home value in ZIP 05034 is $215,800, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05034?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05034 is White at 90.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05034?
ZIP code 05034 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 61 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05034?
In ZIP code 05034, 74.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05034?
In ZIP code 05034, approximately 45.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05034?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05034 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Bridgewater, VT

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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