Cabot, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05647
Washington County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,141
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,406
- Median income Near-median income area
- $249,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 43.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cabot pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05647 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 05647 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cabot, Washington County, Vermont, home to just 1,141 residents across 76.1 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05647 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,406 (8% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,432. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.8% and unemployment is 1.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $249,400 (20% below the average Vermont ZIP), and median rent is $988; owner occupancy is 87.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 05647 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 05647
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cabot, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05647.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 05647, Cabot, 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
1,141
Population
76.1
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05647?
45.0
Median Age
57.9%
Male
42.1%
Female
4.8%
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?
$76,406
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$40,432
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 05647 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Cabot, 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)
$76,406 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
560housing units
560
Total Housing Units
425
Occupied Units
135
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,400
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$988
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 05647, employing approximately 467 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,368,000.
22
Businesses
467
Employees
$29.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 22.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.6% |
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 05647 vs 05873 →
ZIP 05647 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05843
Hardwick (05843)
2,556 residents
- 05667
Plainfield (05667)
2,166 residents
- 05658
Marshfield (05658)
1,402 residents
- 05647
Cabot (05647)
1,141 residents
- 05836
East Hardwick (05836)
1,068 residents
- 05873 675
West Danville (05873)
675 residents
- 05842 522
Greensboro Bend (05842)
522 residents
- 05681 458
Woodbury (05681)
458 residents
- 05862 356
Peacham (05862)
356 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05647 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05647 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05862
Peacham (05862)
$122,917 median income
- 05681
Woodbury (05681)
$103,472 median income
- 05836
East Hardwick (05836)
$99,929 median income
- 05842
Greensboro Bend (05842)
$85,536 median income
- 05647
Cabot (05647)
$76,406 median income
- 05658
Marshfield (05658)
$72,292 median income
- 05843
Hardwick (05843)
$71,818 median income
- 05873
West Danville (05873)
$70,288 median income
- 05667
Plainfield (05667)
$66,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05647 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05873 | West Danville, VT | 675 | 4.2 mi |
| 05658 | Marshfield, VT | 1,402 | 4.8 mi |
| 05836 | East Hardwick, VT | 1,068 | 7.5 mi |
| 05862 | Peacham, VT | 356 | 6.9 mi |
| 05843 | Hardwick, VT | 2,556 | 7.6 mi |
| 05681 | Woodbury, VT | 458 | 6.5 mi |
| 05842 | Greensboro Bend, VT | 522 | 10.6 mi |
| 05667 | Plainfield, VT | 2,166 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05647, 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 (1,141 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 05647 in?
ZIP code 05647 (Cabot) is located in Washington County, Vermont. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05647?
ZIP code 05647 in Cabot, VT has a population of 1,141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05647?
The median household income in ZIP 05647 is $76,406, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05647?
The median home value in ZIP 05647 is $249,400, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05647?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05647 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05647?
ZIP code 05647 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 467 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05647?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05647 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05647?
In ZIP code 05647, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.7% 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 05647?
In ZIP code 05647, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05647?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05647 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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