Norwich, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05055
Windsor County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,363
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $142,684
- Median income Above-median income area
- $632,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 82.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Norwich pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05055 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 05055 covers 106.8 square miles in Norwich, Windsor County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,363 residents on file, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05055 skews affluent, with a median household income of $142,684 (72% above the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $76,199. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.5% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $632,400 (102% above the average Vermont ZIP), while 71.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,440.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windsor County, so 05055 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 05055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norwich, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05055.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 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 05055, Norwich, 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
3,363
Population
106.8
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05055?
42.0
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
5.1%
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?
$142,684
Median Household Income
+72% vs state ZIP avg
$76,199
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05055 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Norwich, 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)
$142,684 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
1,499housing units
1,499
Total Housing Units
1,336
Occupied Units
163
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$632,400
Median Home Value
+102% vs state ZIP avg
$1,440
Median Rent
1982
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
309
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+209%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05055 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.7% | 191 |
| 2020 | -1.8% | 188 |
| 2021 | +17.0% | 220 |
| 2022 | +7.3% | 236 |
| 2024 | – | 309 |
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 87 business establishments in ZIP 05055, employing approximately 663 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,544,000.
87
Businesses
663
Employees
$34.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 18.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 16.1% |
| Construction | 11 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 8.1% |
| Educational services | 6 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.8% |
| Information | 3 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.5% |
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 05055 vs 05075 →
ZIP 05055 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
- 05001
White River Junction (05001)
9,123 residents
- 03784 4,086
West Lebanon (03784)
4,086 residents
- 05055 3,363
Norwich (05055)
3,363 residents
- 05075 1,113
Thetford Center (05075)
1,113 residents
- 05065 1,064
Sharon (05065)
1,064 residents
- 05043 937
East Thetford (05043)
937 residents
- 03750 870
Etna (03750)
870 residents
- 05070 484
South Strafford (05070)
484 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05055 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05055 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
- 05070
South Strafford (05070)
$125,938 median income
- 05084
West Hartford (05084)
$115,521 median income
- 05075
Thetford Center (05075)
$101,776 median income
- 03784 $91,000
West Lebanon (03784)
$91,000 median income
- 05065 $86,042
Sharon (05065)
$86,042 median income
- 05001 $78,092
White River Junction (05001)
$78,092 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05055 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05075 | Thetford Center, VT | 1,113 | 6.0 mi |
| 03784 | West Lebanon, NH | 4,086 | 8.1 mi |
| 05070 | South Strafford, VT | 484 | 6.4 mi |
| 05065 | Sharon, VT | 1,064 | 5.9 mi |
| 05001 | White River Junction, VT | 9,123 | 6.6 mi |
| 03750 | Etna, NH | 870 | 6.4 mi |
| 05043 | East Thetford, VT | 937 | 6.4 mi |
| 03755 | Hanover, NH | 10,538 | 6.7 mi |
| 05084 | West Hartford, VT | 140 | 7.1 mi |
| 05058 | Post Mills, VT | 346 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05055, 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 (3,363 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 05055 in?
ZIP code 05055 (Norwich) 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 05055?
ZIP code 05055 in Norwich, VT has a population of 3,363 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05055?
The median household income in ZIP 05055 is $142,684, which is 87% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05055?
The median home value in ZIP 05055 is $632,400, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05055?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05055 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05055?
ZIP code 05055 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 663 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05055?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05055 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (16), Health care and social assistance (14), Construction (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05055?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05055 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 05055?
In ZIP code 05055, 90.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.0% 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 05055?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05055 is 19.5 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 05055?
In ZIP code 05055, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05055?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05055 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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