Quechee, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05059
Windsor County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 874
- 64/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $365,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 75.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Quechee pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 64
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05059 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 05059 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Quechee, Windsor County, Vermont, home to just 874 residents across 13.7 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 05059, but per-capita income is $44,812. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $365,400 (17% above the average Vermont ZIP), while 89.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windsor County, so 05059 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 05059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Quechee, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05059.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 5
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 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 05059, Quechee, 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
874
Population
13.7
Area (sq mi)
64
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05059?
49.6
Median Age
35.3%
Male
64.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$44,812
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Unemployment Rate
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
739housing units
739
Total Housing Units
210
Occupied Units
529
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$365,400
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 05059, employing approximately 505 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,174,000.
60
Businesses
505
Employees
$23.2M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 21.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 8.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.0% |
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 05059 vs 05048 →
ZIP 05059 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
- 05089
Windsor (05089)
4,979 residents
- 03784
West Lebanon (03784)
4,086 residents
- 05091 3,288
Woodstock (05091)
3,288 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 05059 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05048 | Hartland, VT | 2,429 | 4.0 mi |
| 05001 | White River Junction, VT | 9,123 | 3.2 mi |
| 05052 | North Hartland, VT | 348 | 4.4 mi |
| 05084 | West Hartford, VT | 140 | 6.1 mi |
| 03784 | West Lebanon, NH | 4,086 | 6.0 mi |
| 05067 | South Pomfret, VT | 258 | 5.5 mi |
| 05053 | North Pomfret, VT | 332 | 6.3 mi |
| 05091 | Woodstock, VT | 3,288 | 7.3 mi |
| 05065 | Sharon, VT | 1,064 | 10.0 mi |
| 05089 | Windsor, VT | 4,979 | 10.3 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 05059 in?
ZIP code 05059 (Quechee) 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 05059?
ZIP code 05059 in Quechee, VT has a population of 874 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05059?
The median home value in ZIP 05059 is $365,400, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05059?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05059 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05059?
ZIP code 05059 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 505 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05059?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05059 are: Retail trade (13), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05059?
In ZIP code 05059, 94.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.6% 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 05059?
In ZIP code 05059, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05059?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05059 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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