ZIP Code 05356
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West Dover · Windham County · Vermont
- Population
- 717
- Median income
- $51,222
- Median home value
- $328,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.8%
- Land area
- 57.4 sq mi
13/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 53.8
New York
ZIP code 05356 in West Dover, Vermont has a population of 717. The median household income is $51,222, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $328,500, 18% above the US average. 50.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 05356 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.4 square miles in West Dover, Windham County, Vermont. The area is home to 717 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 05356 against Vermont and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05356 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 05356 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windham County, so you can benchmark 05356 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 05356
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05356.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
10 establishments
- Construction 7
Construction
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 05356, West Dover, 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
717
Population
57.4
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05356?
53.8
Median Age
57.2%
Male
42.8%
Female
6.9%
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?
$51,222
Median Household Income
-38% vs state
$54,760
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,643
Total Housing Units
392
Occupied Units
2,251
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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