Montgomery Center, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05471
Franklin County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 896
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,816
- Median income Below-median income area
- $325,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Montgomery Center pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05471 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 05471 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montgomery Center, Franklin County, Vermont, home to just 896 residents across 133.7 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05471 reports a modest median household income of $53,816 (35% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,224. Unemployment is 19.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $325,000 (4% above the average Vermont ZIP); 79.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 05471 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 05471
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montgomery Center, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05471.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 05471, Montgomery Center, 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
896
Population
133.7
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05471?
51.5
Median Age
43.5%
Male
56.5%
Female
1.9%
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?
$53,816
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$51,224
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
19.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 05471 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Montgomery Center, 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)
$53,816 4th percentile higher than 4% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Vermont 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
635housing units
635
Total Housing Units
420
Occupied Units
215
Vacant Units
1.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$325,000
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 05471, employing approximately 131 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,594,000.
30
Businesses
131
Employees
$3.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 30.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 10.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 10.0% |
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 05471 vs 05652 →
ZIP 05471 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05476
Richford (05476)
3,183 residents
- 05859
North Troy (05859)
1,819 residents
- 05471 896
Montgomery Center (05471)
896 residents
- 05847 879
Lowell (05847)
879 residents
- 05652 776
Eden (05652)
776 residents
- 05874 505
Westfield (05874)
505 residents
- 05442 339
Belvidere Center (05442)
339 residents
- 05447 79
East Berkshire (05447)
79 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05471 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05471 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05859
North Troy (05859)
$84,813 median income
- 05442
Belvidere Center (05442)
$81,563 median income
- 05652
Eden (05652)
$79,063 median income
- 05874
Westfield (05874)
$74,583 median income
- 05847
Lowell (05847)
$57,404 median income
- 05476
Richford (05476)
$57,361 median income
- 05471
Montgomery Center (05471)
$53,816 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05471 ranks #7 of 7 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 05471, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 05471 in?
ZIP code 05471 (Montgomery Center) is located in Franklin County, Vermont. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05471?
ZIP code 05471 in Montgomery Center, VT has a population of 896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05471?
The median household income in ZIP 05471 is $53,816, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05471?
The median home value in ZIP 05471 is $325,000, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05471?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05471 is White at 95.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05471?
ZIP code 05471 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 131 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05471?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05471 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05471?
In ZIP code 05471, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.9% 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 05471?
In ZIP code 05471, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05471?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05471 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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