Newfane, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05345
Windham County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,119
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,472
- Median income Near-median income area
- $277,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newfane pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05345 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 05345 covers 130.0 square miles in Newfane, Windham County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,119 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05345 reports a modest median household income of $67,472 (19% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,398. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $277,700 (11% below the average Vermont ZIP) and median rent is $1,428; 85.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windham County, so 05345 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 05345
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newfane, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05345.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 05345, Newfane, 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
2,119
Population
130.0
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05345?
52.7
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
2.0%
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?
$67,472
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$47,398
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05345 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Newfane, 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)
$67,472 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Vermont ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,051housing units
1,051
Total Housing Units
769
Occupied Units
282
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$277,700
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,428
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 05345, employing approximately 238 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,778,000.
48
Businesses
238
Employees
$14.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.3% |
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 05345 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05301
Brattleboro (05301)
16,820 residents
- 05346 5,184
Putney (05346)
5,184 residents
- 05345 2,119
Newfane (05345)
2,119 residents
- 05353 1,072
Townshend (05353)
1,072 residents
- 05343 917
Jamaica (05343)
917 residents
- 05355 813
Wardsboro (05355)
813 residents
- 05341 407
East Dover (05341)
407 residents
- 05362 127
Williamsville (05362)
127 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05345 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05345 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05353
Townshend (05353)
$94,917 median income
- 05343
Jamaica (05343)
$84,375 median income
- 05346
Putney (05346)
$79,118 median income
- 05345
Newfane (05345)
$67,472 median income
- 05301
Brattleboro (05301)
$65,910 median income
- 05355
Wardsboro (05355)
$64,044 median income
- 05341
East Dover (05341)
$54,511 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05345 ranks #4 of 7 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 05345, 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 (2,119 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 05345 in?
ZIP code 05345 (Newfane) 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 05345?
ZIP code 05345 in Newfane, VT has a population of 2,119 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05345?
The median household income in ZIP 05345 is $67,472, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05345?
The median home value in ZIP 05345 is $277,700, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05345?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05345 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05345?
ZIP code 05345 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 238 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05345?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05345 are: Construction (8), Accommodation and food services (6), Retail trade (4). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05345?
In ZIP code 05345, 74.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.3% 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 05345?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05345 is 26.9 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 05345?
In ZIP code 05345, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05345?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05345 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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