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Wilmington, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05363

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

2,021
12/sq mi
$68,843
Median income
$284,200
Median home value
44.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilmington pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05363 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05363 covers 165.7 square miles in Wilmington, Windham County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,021 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05363 reports a modest median household income of $68,843 (17% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $58,592. Local economic indicators show a 5.6% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $284,200 for a typical home value (9% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,108 a month; 74.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.7, and the average commute is -. To put 05363 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Windham County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 05363

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmington, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05363.

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 05363, Wilmington, 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

2,021

Population

165.7

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 05363?

57.7

Median Age

42.6%

Male

57.4%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$68,843

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$58,592

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 05363 ranks nationally

Wilmington, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,843 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,650

Total Housing Units

1,063

Occupied Units

1,587

Vacant Units

1.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%

$284,200

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,108

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 05363 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 181
2021 +12.2% 204
2022 +21.0% 246
2023 +15.5% 284
2024 +5.3% 299

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 124 business establishments in ZIP 05363, employing approximately 1,030 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,813,000.

124

Businesses

1,030

Employees

$34.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 24 19.4%
Retail trade 18 14.5%
Construction 13 10.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 11 8.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 7 5.7%
Finance and insurance 5 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.0%
Manufacturing 4 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.4%
Information 3 2.4%

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 05363 vs 05356 →

ZIP 05363 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 05363 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 05363 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 05363 ranks #3 of 8 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
05356 West Dover, VT 717 5.1 mi
05361 Whitingham, VT 947 6.9 mi
05350 Readsboro, VT 763 7.0 mi
05360 West Wardsboro, VT 251 8.7 mi
05341 East Dover, VT 407 7.5 mi
05342 Jacksonville, VT 581 9.3 mi
05355 Wardsboro, VT 813 10.5 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
05148 standard
Londonderry, VT
Pop: 1,140

Related Areas

Windham County Wilmington, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05363 in? ▼
ZIP code 05363 (Wilmington) 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 05363? ▼
ZIP code 05363 in Wilmington, VT has a population of 2,021 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05363? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05363 is $68,843, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05363? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05363 is $284,200, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05363? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05363 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05363? ▼
ZIP code 05363 has 124 business establishments employing approximately 1,030 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05363? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05363 are: Accommodation and food services (24), Retail trade (18), Construction (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05363? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05363 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05363? ▼
In ZIP code 05363, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.0% 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 05363? ▼
In ZIP code 05363, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05363? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05363 is 5.6% 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.