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Woodstock, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05091

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

3,288
19/sq mi
$112,396
Median income
$572,200
Median home value
54.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Woodstock pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05091 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05091 covers 174.0 square miles in Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,288 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05091 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,396 (36% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $76,992. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. The typical home here is valued at $572,200 (83% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,426 monthly, and 72.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Windsor County, letting you compare 05091 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 05091

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodstock, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05091.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 05091, Woodstock, 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

3,288

Population

174.0

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05091?

56.2

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$112,396

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$76,992

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05091 ranks nationally

Woodstock, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,396 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,151

Total Housing Units

1,573

Occupied Units

578

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$572,200

Median Home Value

+83% vs state

$1,426

Median Rent

1961

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2022)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 05091 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -4.2% 159
2019 +12.6% 179
2020 +2.8% 183
2021 +15.8% 212
2022 +8.7% 231

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 187 business establishments in ZIP 05091, employing approximately 1,680 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,906,000.

187

Businesses

1,680

Employees

$82.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 33 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 24 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 23 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 20 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 9.6%
Construction 15 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 5.3%
Finance and insurance 9 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.8%
Manufacturing 4 2.1%
Information 4 2.1%
Wholesale trade 3 1.6%

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 05091 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 05091 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 05091 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 05091 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
05031 Barnard, VT 218 5.0 mi
05071 South Woodstock, VT 324 5.6 mi
05067 South Pomfret, VT 258 4.5 mi
05034 Bridgewater, VT 310 4.8 mi
05059 Quechee, VT 874 7.3 mi
05035 Bridgewater Corners, VT 638 6.3 mi
05062 Reading, VT 702 9.9 mi
05053 North Pomfret, VT 332 6.9 mi
05048 Hartland, VT 2,429 8.5 mi
05084 West Hartford, VT 140 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Windsor County

05156 standard
Springfield, VT
Pop: 9,226
05001 standard
White River Junction, VT
Pop: 9,123
05089 standard
Windsor, VT
Pop: 4,979
05143 standard
Chester, VT
Pop: 4,343
05055 standard
Norwich, VT
Pop: 3,363
05068 standard
South Royalton, VT
Pop: 3,125

Related Areas

Windsor County Woodstock, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05091 in? ▼
ZIP code 05091 (Woodstock) 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 05091? ▼
ZIP code 05091 in Woodstock, VT has a population of 3,288 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05091? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05091 is $112,396, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05091? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05091 is $572,200, which is 106% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05091? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05091 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05091? ▼
ZIP code 05091 has 187 business establishments employing approximately 1,680 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05091? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05091 are: Retail trade (33), Other services (except public administration) (24), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05091? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05091 increased by 8.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 05091? ▼
In ZIP code 05091, 73.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.9% 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 05091? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05091 is 22.9 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 05091? ▼
In ZIP code 05091, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05091? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05091 is 9.1% 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.