PlainZIP

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
$76,406
Median income
$249,400
Median home value
43.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Vermont average), while per-capita income is $40,432. Poverty here runs at 4.8%, with unemployment measured at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $249,400 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $988 per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 05647 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 05647?

45.0

Median Age

57.9%

Male

42.1%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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

$40,432

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 05647 ranks nationally

Cabot, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,406 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.7%

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

What does housing look like?

560

Total Housing Units

425

Occupied Units

135

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$249,400

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05647 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 05647 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

05641 standard
Barre, VT
Pop: 17,169
05602 standard
Montpelier, VT
Pop: 11,916
05663 standard
Northfield, VT
Pop: 6,773
05676 standard
Waterbury, VT
Pop: 4,984
05673 standard
Waitsfield, VT
Pop: 2,574
05677 standard
Waterbury Center, VT
Pop: 2,232

Related Areas

Washington County Cabot, VT Vermont

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.