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 Moderate-density area
- $88,594
- Median income Above-median income area
- $356,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 05443 (Bristol, VT) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 285.7 in 2023 to 306.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,800. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $356,600 (14% above the average Vermont ZIP) and median rent is $1,257; 79.4% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Addison County, so 05443 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 05443
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bristol, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05443.
- Construction
Construction
57 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 establishments
- Retail trade 20
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 15
Other services (except public administration)
15 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 05443?
47.2
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
3.3%
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?
$88,594
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$50,800
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05443 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Bristol, 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)
$88,594 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
3,165housing units
3,165
Total Housing Units
3,010
Occupied Units
155
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$356,600
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 05753
Middlebury (05753)
10,491 residents
- 05443
Bristol (05443)
6,656 residents
- 05472 1,643
New Haven (05472)
1,643 residents
- 05487 1,498
Starksboro (05487)
1,498 residents
- 05766 572
Ripton (05766)
572 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05443 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05443 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05766
Ripton (05766)
$112,917 median income
- 05472
New Haven (05472)
$92,537 median income
- 05753
Middlebury (05753)
$91,659 median income
- 05443
Bristol (05443)
$88,594 median income
- 05487
Starksboro (05487)
$76,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05443, 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 (6,656 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 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.
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