ZIP Code 05156
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Springfield · Windsor County · Vermont
- Population
- 9,226
- Median income
- $66,679
- Median home value
- $204,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.1%
- Land area
- 156.4 sq mi
59/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.3
New York
ZIP code 05156 in Springfield, Vermont has a population of 9,226. The median household income is $66,679, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $204,300, 27% below the US average. 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 05156 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 156.4 square miles in Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont. The area is home to 9,226 residents, producing a population density of 59 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 05156 against Vermont and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05156 sits at $66,679 (20% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $33,923. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $204,300 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $959 per month, and 66.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05156 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 05156
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05156.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 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 05156, Springfield, 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
9,226
Population
156.4
Area (sq mi)
59
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05156?
42.3
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
1.6%
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?
$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
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?
4,254
Total Housing Units
3,777
Occupied Units
477
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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