ZIP Code 05443
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Bristol · Addison County · Vermont
- Population
- 6,656
- Median income
- $88,594
- Median home value
- $356,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 44.1%
- Land area
- 293.2 sq mi
23/sq mi
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.2
New York
ZIP code 05443 in Bristol, Vermont has a population of 6,656. The median household income is $88,594, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $356,600, 28% above the US average. 44.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 05443 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 293.2 square miles in Bristol, Addison County, Vermont. The area is home to 6,656 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 05443 against Vermont and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05443 sits at $88,594 (7% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $50,800. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $356,600 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,257 per month, and 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05443 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Addison County, so you can benchmark 05443 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 05443
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$50,800
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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