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 Low-density area
- $51,222
- Median income Below-median income area
- $328,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,760. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $328,500 (5% above the average Vermont ZIP) and median rent is $528; 90.1% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windham County, so 05356 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 05356
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Dover, VT
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$54,760
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 05356 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
West Dover, 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)
$51,222 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
2,643housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 05356 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05363
Wilmington (05363)
2,021 residents
- 05343
Jamaica (05343)
917 residents
- 05355
Wardsboro (05355)
813 residents
- 05356 717
West Dover (05356)
717 residents
- 05341 407
East Dover (05341)
407 residents
- 05360 251
West Wardsboro (05360)
251 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05356 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05356 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05343
Jamaica (05343)
$84,375 median income
- 05360
West Wardsboro (05360)
$79,659 median income
- 05363
Wilmington (05363)
$68,843 median income
- 05355
Wardsboro (05355)
$64,044 median income
- 05341
East Dover (05341)
$54,511 median income
- 05356
West Dover (05356)
$51,222 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05356, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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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