East Thetford, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05043
Orange County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 937
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,434
- Median income Near-median income area
- $255,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Thetford pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05043 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 05043 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Thetford, Orange County, Vermont, home to just 937 residents across 21.1 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05043 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,434 (13% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,049. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.0% and unemployment is 3.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $255,300 (19% below the average Vermont ZIP), and median rent is $1,064; owner occupancy is 82.1%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 05043 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 05043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Thetford, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05043.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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 05043, East Thetford, 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
937
Population
21.1
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05043?
47.1
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
2.4%
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?
$72,434
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$48,049
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 05043 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
East Thetford, 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)
$72,434 35th percentile higher than 35% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Vermont ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
479housing units
479
Total Housing Units
431
Occupied Units
48
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$255,300
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,064
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 05043, employing approximately 222 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,115,000.
32
Businesses
222
Employees
$10.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 15.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 12.5% |
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 05043 vs 03768 →
ZIP 05043 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03755
Hanover (03755)
10,538 residents
- 05055 3,363
Norwich (05055)
3,363 residents
- 05045 1,758
Fairlee (05045)
1,758 residents
- 03768 1,716
Lyme (03768)
1,716 residents
- 03777 1,237
Orford (03777)
1,237 residents
- 05075 1,113
Thetford Center (05075)
1,113 residents
- 05043 937
East Thetford (05043)
937 residents
- 03750 870
Etna (03750)
870 residents
- 05079 730
Vershire (05079)
730 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05043 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05043 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03750
Etna (03750)
$250,000 median income
- 03755
Hanover (03755)
$165,884 median income
- 05055
Norwich (05055)
$142,684 median income
- 03768
Lyme (03768)
$133,906 median income
- 05075
Thetford Center (05075)
$101,776 median income
- 03777 $92,571
Orford (03777)
$92,571 median income
- 05045 $79,203
Fairlee (05045)
$79,203 median income
- 05058 $76,758
Post Mills (05058)
$76,758 median income
- 05043 $72,434
East Thetford (05043)
$72,434 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05043 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03768 | Lyme, NH | 1,716 | 4.6 mi |
| 05075 | Thetford Center, VT | 1,113 | 4.1 mi |
| 03750 | Etna, NH | 870 | 7.0 mi |
| 03755 | Hanover, NH | 10,538 | 6.3 mi |
| 05045 | Fairlee, VT | 1,758 | 7.6 mi |
| 05058 | Post Mills, VT | 346 | 6.2 mi |
| 05055 | Norwich, VT | 3,363 | 6.4 mi |
| 05083 | West Fairlee, VT | 151 | 8.2 mi |
| 03777 | Orford, NH | 1,237 | 9.2 mi |
| 05079 | Vershire, VT | 730 | 11.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05043, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 05043 in?
ZIP code 05043 (East Thetford) is located in Orange County, Vermont. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05043?
ZIP code 05043 in East Thetford, VT has a population of 937 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05043?
The median household income in ZIP 05043 is $72,434, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05043?
The median home value in ZIP 05043 is $255,300, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05043?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05043 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05043?
ZIP code 05043 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 222 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05043?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05043 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05043?
In ZIP code 05043, 86.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.9% 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 05043?
In ZIP code 05043, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05043?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05043 is 2.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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