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Groton, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05046

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

1,139
7/sq mi
$84,375
Median income
$259,000
Median home value
39.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05046 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05046 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Groton, Caledonia County, Vermont, home to just 1,139 residents across 153.9 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05046 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,375 (2% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $39,722. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. Median home value sits at $259,000 (17% below the state average), median rent at $1,000 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 05046, plus 6 more within Caledonia County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 05046, Groton, 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

1,139

Population

153.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05046?

41.8

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$84,375

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$39,722

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05046 ranks nationally

Groton, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,375 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.0%

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

What does housing look like?

797

Total Housing Units

514

Occupied Units

283

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.5%
Renter 10.5%

$259,000

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,000

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 05046, employing approximately 43 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,061,000.

15

Businesses

43

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 60.0%

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 05046 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 05046 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 05046 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 05046 ranks #4 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
05076 Topsham, VT 412 6.0 mi
05862 Peacham, VT 356 5.9 mi
05069 South Ryegate, VT 555 6.6 mi
05086 West Topsham, VT 793 8.8 mi
05667 Plainfield, VT 2,166 7.3 mi
05649 East Barre, VT 574 7.6 mi
05821 Barnet, VT 1,269 8.9 mi
05658 Marshfield, VT 1,402 9.8 mi
05051 Newbury, VT 1,549 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Caledonia County

05819 standard
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Pop: 9,444
05851 standard
Lyndonville, VT
Pop: 6,528
05843 standard
Hardwick, VT
Pop: 2,556
05828 standard
Danville, VT
Pop: 1,928
05871 standard
West Burke, VT
Pop: 1,638
05821 standard
Barnet, VT
Pop: 1,269

Related Areas

Caledonia County Groton, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05046 in? ▼
ZIP code 05046 (Groton) is located in Caledonia County, Vermont. Caledonia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caledonia-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05046? ▼
ZIP code 05046 in Groton, VT has a population of 1,139 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05046? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05046 is $84,375, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05046? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05046 is $259,000, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05046? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05046 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05046? ▼
ZIP code 05046 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 43 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05046? ▼
In ZIP code 05046, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.0% 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 05046? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05046 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05046? ▼
In ZIP code 05046, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05046? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05046 is 7.8% 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.