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West Dover, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05356

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

717
13/sq mi
$51,222
Median income
$328,500
Median home value
50.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Dover pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05356 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05356 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Dover, Windham County, Vermont, home to just 717 residents across 57.4 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05356 reports a modest median household income of $51,222 (38% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $54,760. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $328,500 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $528 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Windham County, letting you compare 05356 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 05356

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Dover, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05356.

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 05356, West Dover, 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

717

Population

57.4

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05356?

53.8

Median Age

57.2%

Male

42.8%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$51,222

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$54,760

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 05356 ranks nationally

West Dover, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,222 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 71.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,643

Total Housing Units

392

Occupied Units

2,251

Vacant Units

1.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$328,500

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$528

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 82 business establishments in ZIP 05356, employing approximately 1,588 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,771,000.

82

Businesses

1,588

Employees

$40.8M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 25 30.5%
Retail trade 13 15.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 12.2%
Construction 7 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.9%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.7%

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 05356 vs 05341 →

ZIP 05356 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 05356 ranks #4 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 05356 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 05356 ranks #6 of 6 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
05341 East Dover, VT 407 3.7 mi
05363 Wilmington, VT 2,021 5.1 mi
05360 West Wardsboro, VT 251 5.1 mi
05355 Wardsboro, VT 813 5.6 mi
05343 Jamaica, VT 917 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Windham County

05301 standard
Brattleboro, VT
Pop: 16,820
05346 standard
Putney, VT
Pop: 5,184
05101 standard
Bellows Falls, VT
Pop: 4,643
05354 standard
Vernon, VT
Pop: 2,210
05345 standard
Newfane, VT
Pop: 2,119
05363 standard
Wilmington, VT
Pop: 2,021

Related Areas

Windham County West Dover, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05356 in? ▼
ZIP code 05356 (West Dover) 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 05356? ▼
ZIP code 05356 in West Dover, VT has a population of 717 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05356? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05356 is $51,222, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05356? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05356 is $328,500, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05356? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05356 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05356? ▼
ZIP code 05356 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 1,588 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05356? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05356 are: Accommodation and food services (25), Retail trade (13), Real estate and rental and leasing (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05356? ▼
In ZIP code 05356, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05356? ▼
In ZIP code 05356, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05356? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05356 is 13.7% 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.