ZIP Code 05356

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West Dover · Windham County · Vermont

Population
717

13/sq mi

Median income
$51,222

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$328,500

▲ 18% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
50.8%

Median age 53.8

Land area
57.4 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for West Dover, VT

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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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