ZIP Code 05656

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Johnson · Lamoille County · Vermont

Population
3,508

29/sq mi

Median income
$55,133

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$169,400

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.5%

Median age 31.1

Land area
121.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 05656 in Johnson, Vermont has a population of 3,508. The median household income is $55,133, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $169,400, 39% below the US average. 32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05656 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 121.0 square miles in Johnson, Lamoille County, Vermont. The area is home to 3,508 residents, producing a population density of 29 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 05656 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05656 sits at $55,133 (34% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $30,616. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 9.5%. On housing, the median home value is $169,400 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $950 per month, and 58.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05656 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lamoille County, so you can benchmark 05656 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 05656

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05656.

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 05656, Johnson, 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

3,508

Population

121.0

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05656?

31.1

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$55,133

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$30,616

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 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 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,515

Total Housing Units

1,439

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.1%
Renter 41.9%

$169,400

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$950

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 77 business establishments in ZIP 05656, employing approximately 518 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,831,000.

77

Businesses

518

Employees

$25.8M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 20.8%
Retail trade 15 19.5%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.1%
Manufacturing 6 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 6 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.2%
Other services (except public administration) 4 5.2%
Wholesale trade 3 3.9%
Finance and insurance 3 3.9%

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
05442 Belvidere Center, VT 339 7.6 mi
05492 Waterville, VT 682 5.7 mi
05464 Jeffersonville, VT 3,008 6.4 mi
05655 Hyde Park, VT 2,868 6.0 mi
05652 Eden, VT 776 7.3 mi
05661 Morrisville, VT 5,620 8.4 mi
05441 Bakersfield, VT 958 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05656 in?
ZIP code 05656 (Johnson) is located in Lamoille County, Vermont. Lamoille County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lamoille-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05656?
ZIP code 05656 in Johnson, VT has a population of 3,508 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05656?
The median household income in ZIP 05656 is $55,133, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05656?
The median home value in ZIP 05656 is $169,400, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05656?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05656 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05656?
ZIP code 05656 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 518 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05656?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05656 are: Construction (16), Retail trade (15), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05656?
In ZIP code 05656, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.5% 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 05656?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05656 is 33.3 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 05656?
In ZIP code 05656, approximately 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05656?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05656 is 12.1% 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 Johnson, 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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