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 Low-density area
- $68,843
- Median income Near-median income area
- $284,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 44.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 05363 (Wilmington, VT) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 284.2 in 2023 to 299.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,592. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 3.0%. Median home value is $284,200 (9% below the average Vermont ZIP) and median rent is $1,108; 74.0% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Windham County, so 05363 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 05363
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmington, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05363.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 05363?
57.7
Median Age
42.6%
Male
57.4%
Female
7.1%
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?
$68,843
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$58,592
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 05363 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Wilmington, 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)
$68,843 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
2,650housing units
2,650
Total Housing Units
1,063
Occupied Units
1,587
Vacant Units
1.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$284,200
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 05363
Wilmington (05363)
2,021 residents
- 05361
Whitingham (05361)
947 residents
- 05355
Wardsboro (05355)
813 residents
- 05350 763
Readsboro (05350)
763 residents
- 05356 717
West Dover (05356)
717 residents
- 05342 581
Jacksonville (05342)
581 residents
- 05341 407
East Dover (05341)
407 residents
- 05360 251
West Wardsboro (05360)
251 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05363 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05363 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05360
West Wardsboro (05360)
$79,659 median income
- 05361
Whitingham (05361)
$75,714 median income
- 05363
Wilmington (05363)
$68,843 median income
- 05355
Wardsboro (05355)
$64,044 median income
- 05342
Jacksonville (05342)
$64,018 median income
- 05350
Readsboro (05350)
$55,313 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 05363 ranks #3 of 8 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 05363, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,021 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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