ZIP Code 05476

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Richford · Franklin County · Vermont

Population
3,183

19/sq mi

Median income
$57,361

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$196,700

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.3%

Median age 38.5

Land area
164.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 05476 in Richford, Vermont has a population of 3,183. The median household income is $57,361, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $196,700, 29% below the US average. 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05476 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 164.9 square miles in Richford, Franklin County, Vermont. The area is home to 3,183 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 05476 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05476 sits at $57,361 (31% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $28,266. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. On housing, the median home value is $196,700 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $1,175 per month, and 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05476 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 05476 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 05476

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05476.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05476, Richford, 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

3,183

Population

164.9

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05476?

38.5

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$57,361

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$28,266

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,543

Total Housing Units

1,287

Occupied Units

256

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$196,700

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,175

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 05476, employing approximately 418 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,712,000.

37

Businesses

418

Employees

$20.7M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 6 16.2%
Manufacturing 4 10.8%
Retail trade 4 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
05447 East Berkshire, VT 79 3.7 mi
05471 Montgomery Center, VT 896 7.7 mi
05450 Enosburg Falls, VT 4,977 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05476 in?
ZIP code 05476 (Richford) 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 05476?
ZIP code 05476 in Richford, VT has a population of 3,183 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05476?
The median household income in ZIP 05476 is $57,361, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05476?
The median home value in ZIP 05476 is $196,700, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05476?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05476 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05476?
ZIP code 05476 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 418 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05476?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05476 are: Health care and social assistance (6), Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05476?
In ZIP code 05476, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 05476?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05476 is 28.4 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 05476?
In ZIP code 05476, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05476?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05476 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Richford, VT

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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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