PlainZIP

Bristol, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05443

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

6,656
23/sq mi
$88,594
Median income
$356,600
Median home value
44.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bristol pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05443 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05443 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bristol, Addison County, Vermont, home to 6,656 residents across 293.2 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05443 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,594 (7% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $50,800. Local economic indicators show a 8.9% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $356,600 (14% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,257 monthly, and 79.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Addison County, letting you compare 05443 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 05443

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bristol, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05443.

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 05443, Bristol, 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

6,656

Population

293.2

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05443?

47.2

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$88,594

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$50,800

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05443 ranks nationally

Bristol, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,594 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,165

Total Housing Units

3,010

Occupied Units

155

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$356,600

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,257

Median Rent

1979

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

307

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+207%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 05443 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 192
2021 +8.1% 207
2022 +19.2% 247
2023 +15.6% 286
2024 +7.4% 307

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 192 business establishments in ZIP 05443, employing approximately 974 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,070,000.

192

Businesses

974

Employees

$48.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 57 29.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 14.1%
Retail trade 20 10.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 15 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 13 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 11 5.7%
Manufacturing 8 4.2%
Educational services 5 2.6%
Wholesale trade 4 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.1%
Finance and insurance 4 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.6%

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 05443 vs 05487 →

ZIP 05443 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 05443 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 05443 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 05443 ranks #4 of 5 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
05487 Starksboro, VT 1,498 6.9 mi
05472 New Haven, VT 1,643 6.3 mi
05766 Ripton, VT 572 10.1 mi
05753 Middlebury, VT 10,491 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Addison County

05753 standard
Middlebury, VT
Pop: 10,491
05491 standard
Vergennes, VT
Pop: 5,909
05472 standard
New Haven, VT
Pop: 1,643
05487 standard
Starksboro, VT
Pop: 1,498
05473 standard
North Ferrisburgh, VT
Pop: 1,413
05734 standard
Bridport, VT
Pop: 1,306

Related Areas

Addison County Bristol, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05443 in? ▼
ZIP code 05443 (Bristol) is located in Addison County, Vermont. Addison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/addison-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05443? ▼
ZIP code 05443 in Bristol, VT has a population of 6,656 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05443? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05443 is $88,594, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05443? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05443 is $356,600, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05443? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05443 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05443? ▼
ZIP code 05443 has 192 business establishments employing approximately 974 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05443? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05443 are: Construction (57), Professional, scientific, and technical services (27), Retail trade (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05443? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05443 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 05443? ▼
In ZIP code 05443, 71.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 05443? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05443 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05443? ▼
In ZIP code 05443, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05443? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05443 is 8.9% 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.