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 Moderate-density area
- $66,679
- Median income Near-median income area
- $204,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Springfield pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 05156 (Springfield, VT) rose +18.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.1 in 2023 to 268.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,923. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 8.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $204,300 (35% below the average Vermont ZIP), and median rent is $959; owner occupancy is 66.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windsor County, so 05156 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 05156
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, VT
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$33,923
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05156 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Springfield, 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)
$66,679 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
4,254housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 05156 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 03743
Claremont (03743)
14,103 residents
- 05156
Springfield (05156)
9,226 residents
- 03603 5,412
Charlestown (03603)
5,412 residents
- 05101 4,643
Bellows Falls (05101)
4,643 residents
- 05151 1,553
Perkinsville (05151)
1,553 residents
- 05150 831
North Springfield (05150)
831 residents
- 05146 750
Grafton (05146)
750 residents
- 05142 680
Cavendish (05142)
680 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05156 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05156 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05151
Perkinsville (05151)
$96,836 median income
- 05142
Cavendish (05142)
$83,833 median income
- 05146
Grafton (05146)
$77,500 median income
- 05101
Bellows Falls (05101)
$70,299 median income
- 05150
North Springfield (05150)
$68,108 median income
- 05156
Springfield (05156)
$66,679 median income
- 03743
Claremont (03743)
$59,625 median income
- 03603
Charlestown (03603)
$56,731 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05156, 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 (9,226 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 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.
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