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 Moderate-density area
- $112,396
- Median income Above-median income area
- $572,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $76,992. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $572,200 (83% above the average Vermont ZIP), while 72.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,426.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windsor County, so 05091 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 05091
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodstock, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05091.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 05091?
56.2
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
4.6%
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?
$112,396
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$76,992
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05091 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Woodstock, 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)
$112,396 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
2,151housing units
2,151
Total Housing Units
1,573
Occupied Units
578
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$572,200
Median Home Value
+83% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 05091 vs 05031 →
ZIP 05091 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05091
Woodstock (05091)
3,288 residents
- 05048
Hartland (05048)
2,429 residents
- 05059 874
Quechee (05059)
874 residents
- 05062 702
Reading (05062)
702 residents
- 05035 638
Bridgewater Corners (05035)
638 residents
- 05053 332
North Pomfret (05053)
332 residents
- 05071 324
South Woodstock (05071)
324 residents
- 05034 310
Bridgewater (05034)
310 residents
- 05067 258
South Pomfret (05067)
258 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05091 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05091 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05067
South Pomfret (05067)
$121,607 median income
- 05071
South Woodstock (05071)
$115,921 median income
- 05084
West Hartford (05084)
$115,521 median income
- 05091
Woodstock (05091)
$112,396 median income
- 05053
North Pomfret (05053)
$99,722 median income
- 05048
Hartland (05048)
$99,583 median income
- 05062
Reading (05062)
$79,152 median income
- 05035
Bridgewater Corners (05035)
$70,670 median income
- 05034 $47,273
Bridgewater (05034)
$47,273 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05091, 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 (3,288 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 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.
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