ZIP Code 05359

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West Townshend · Windham County · Vermont

Population
594

8/sq mi

Median income
$80,417

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$350,600

▲ 26% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
53.1%

Median age 41.4

Land area
76.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 05359 in West Townshend, Vermont has a population of 594. The median household income is $80,417, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $350,600, 26% above the US average. 53.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05359 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 76.2 square miles in West Townshend, Windham County, Vermont. The area is home to 594 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 05359 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05359 sits at $80,417 (3% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $37,499. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $350,600 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $1,161 per month, and 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05359 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Windham County, so you can benchmark 05359 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 →

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 05359, West Townshend, 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

594

Population

76.2

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05359?

41.4

Median Age

57.7%

Male

42.3%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
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?

$80,417

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$37,499

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.1%

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

What does housing look like?

508

Total Housing Units

300

Occupied Units

208

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$350,600

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$1,161

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 05359, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,236,000.

12

Businesses

29

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 33.3%

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 05359 vs 05146 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05146 Grafton, VT 750 5.2 mi
05353 Townshend, VT 1,072 6.5 mi
05343 Jamaica, VT 917 5.7 mi
05141 Cambridgeport, VT 112 7.5 mi
05148 Londonderry, VT 1,140 6.8 mi
05143 Chester, VT 4,343 9.1 mi
05355 Wardsboro, VT 813 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05359 in?
ZIP code 05359 (West Townshend) 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 05359?
ZIP code 05359 in West Townshend, VT has a population of 594 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05359?
The median household income in ZIP 05359 is $80,417, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05359?
The median home value in ZIP 05359 is $350,600, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05359?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05359 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05359?
ZIP code 05359 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05359?
In ZIP code 05359, 77.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.1% 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 05359?
In ZIP code 05359, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05359?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05359 is 12.0% 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 Townshend, 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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