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Springfield, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05156

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

9,226
59/sq mi
$66,679
Median income
$204,300
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Springfield pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
59
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05156 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05156 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont, home to 9,226 residents across 156.4 square miles, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05156 reports a modest median household income of $66,679 (20% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $33,923. Poverty here runs at 15.1%, with unemployment measured at 8.6%. Housing costs here run $204,300 for a typical home value (35% below the state average), with rent averaging $959 a month; 66.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windsor County, so you can benchmark 05156 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 05156

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05156.

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 05156, Springfield, 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

9,226

Population

156.4

Area (sq mi)

59

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05156?

42.3

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$66,679

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$33,923

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05156 ranks nationally

Springfield, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,679 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,254

Total Housing Units

3,777

Occupied Units

477

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.4%
Renter 33.6%

$204,300

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$959

Median Rent

1959

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

+18.4%

YoY Change (2024)

269

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+169%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 05156 have increased 18.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.2% 155
2021 +18.5% 183
2022 +8.2% 198
2023 +14.6% 227
2024 +18.4% 269

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 228 business establishments in ZIP 05156, employing approximately 2,339 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,001,000.

228

Businesses

2,339

Employees

$120.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 34 14.9%
Retail trade 33 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 30 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 20 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 19 8.3%
Finance and insurance 14 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 6.1%
Manufacturing 10 4.4%
Information 9 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.6%
Wholesale trade 4 1.8%

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 05156 vs 05150 →

ZIP 05156 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 05156 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 05156 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 05156 ranks #6 of 8 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
05150 North Springfield, VT 831 3.6 mi
05151 Perkinsville, VT 1,553 6.4 mi
03603 Charlestown, NH 5,412 5.8 mi
05101 Bellows Falls, VT 4,643 8.8 mi
03743 Claremont, NH 14,103 8.1 mi
05142 Cavendish, VT 680 8.9 mi
05146 Grafton, VT 750 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Windsor County

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
05091 standard
Woodstock, VT
Pop: 3,288
05068 standard
South Royalton, VT
Pop: 3,125

Related Areas

Windsor County Springfield, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05156 in? ▼
ZIP code 05156 (Springfield) 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 05156? ▼
ZIP code 05156 in Springfield, VT has a population of 9,226 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05156? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05156 is $66,679, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05156? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05156 is $204,300, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05156? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05156 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05156? ▼
ZIP code 05156 has 228 business establishments employing approximately 2,339 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05156? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05156 are: Construction (34), Retail trade (33), Health care and social assistance (30). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05156? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05156 increased by 18.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 05156? ▼
In ZIP code 05156, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 05156? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05156 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05156? ▼
In ZIP code 05156, approximately 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05156? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05156 is 15.1% 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.