ZIP Code 05146

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Grafton · Windham County · Vermont

Population
750

7/sq mi

Median income
$77,500

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$323,100

▲ 16% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
48.1%

Median age 57.8

Land area
115.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 05146 in Grafton, Vermont has a population of 750. The median household income is $77,500, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $323,100, 16% above the US average. 48.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05146 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 115.4 square miles in Grafton, Windham County, Vermont. The area is home to 750 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 05146 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05146 sits at $77,500 (7% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $46,792. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $323,100 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,321 per month, and 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05146 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windham County, so you can benchmark 05146 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 05146

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05146.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05146, Grafton, 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

750

Population

115.4

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05146?

57.8

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

9.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$77,500

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$46,792

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.1%

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

What does housing look like?

480

Total Housing Units

314

Occupied Units

166

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$323,100

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,321

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 05146, employing approximately 144 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,915,000.

19

Businesses

144

Employees

$4.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 15.8%
Retail trade 3 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.8%

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 05146 vs 05141 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05141 Cambridgeport, VT 112 3.0 mi
05143 Chester, VT 4,343 6.5 mi
05359 West Townshend, VT 594 5.2 mi
05154 Saxtons River, VT 661 5.0 mi
05101 Bellows Falls, VT 4,643 6.2 mi
05353 Townshend, VT 1,072 8.1 mi
05158 Westminster, VT 1,049 9.2 mi
05156 Springfield, VT 9,226 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05146 in?
ZIP code 05146 (Grafton) is located in Windham County, Vermont. Windham County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/windham-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05146?
ZIP code 05146 in Grafton, VT has a population of 750 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05146?
The median household income in ZIP 05146 is $77,500, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05146?
The median home value in ZIP 05146 is $323,100, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05146?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05146 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05146?
ZIP code 05146 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 144 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05146?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05146 are: Construction (3), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05146?
In ZIP code 05146, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.1% 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 05146?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05146 is 24.8 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 05146?
In ZIP code 05146, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05146?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05146 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Grafton, 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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