ZIP Code 05065
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Sharon · Windsor County · Vermont
- Population
- 1,064
- Median income
- $86,042
- Median home value
- $341,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.7%
- Land area
- 83.1 sq mi
13/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.5
New York
ZIP code 05065 in Sharon, Vermont has a population of 1,064. The median household income is $86,042, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $341,200, 23% above the US average. 33.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 05065 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.1 square miles in Sharon, Windsor County, Vermont. The area is home to 1,064 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 05065 against Vermont and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05065 sits at $86,042 (4% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $43,064. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $341,200 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,425 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05065 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windsor County, so you can benchmark 05065 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 05065
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05065.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05065, Sharon, 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
1,064
Population
83.1
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05065?
45.5
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
2.2%
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?
$86,042
Median Household Income
+4% vs state
$43,064
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
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?
564
Total Housing Units
475
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,200
Median Home Value
+9% vs state
$1,425
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 05065, employing approximately 150 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,754,000.
33
Businesses
150
Employees
$7.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 33.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 15.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 9.1% |
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 05065 vs 05084 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05084 | West Hartford, VT | 140 | 4.2 mi |
| 05070 | South Strafford, VT | 484 | 4.8 mi |
| 05068 | South Royalton, VT | 3,125 | 5.6 mi |
| 05053 | North Pomfret, VT | 332 | 5.5 mi |
| 05055 | Norwich, VT | 3,363 | 5.9 mi |
| 05072 | Strafford, VT | 526 | 7.2 mi |
| 05059 | Quechee, VT | 874 | 10.0 mi |
| 05001 | White River Junction, VT | 9,123 | 8.0 mi |
| 05077 | Tunbridge, VT | 1,215 | 8.7 mi |
| 05067 | South Pomfret, VT | 258 | 8.0 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Sharon, 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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