Marshfield, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05658
Washington County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,402
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,292
- Median income Near-median income area
- $243,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marshfield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05658 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 05658 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marshfield, Washington County, Vermont, home to just 1,402 residents across 96.7 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05658 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,292 (13% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,514. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $243,800 (22% below the average Vermont ZIP), and median rent is $1,414; owner occupancy is 83.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 05658 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 05658
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marshfield, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05658.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 05658, Marshfield, 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
1,402
Population
96.7
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05658?
37.4
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
3.8%
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?
$72,292
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$34,514
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05658 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Marshfield, 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)
$72,292 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
710housing units
710
Total Housing Units
599
Occupied Units
111
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,800
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,414
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 05658, employing approximately 61 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,066,000.
25
Businesses
61
Employees
$2.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 24.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 12.0% |
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 05658 vs 05650 →
ZIP 05658 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05667
Plainfield (05667)
2,166 residents
- 05651
East Montpelier (05651)
1,546 residents
- 05658
Marshfield (05658)
1,402 residents
- 05647
Cabot (05647)
1,141 residents
- 05046
Groton (05046)
1,139 residents
- 05650
East Calais (05650)
1,123 residents
- 05681 458
Woodbury (05681)
458 residents
- 05648 423
Calais (05648)
423 residents
- 05862 356
Peacham (05862)
356 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05658 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05658 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
- 05640
Adamant (05640)
$114,375 median income
- 05681
Woodbury (05681)
$103,472 median income
- 05651
East Montpelier (05651)
$103,393 median income
- 05650
East Calais (05650)
$84,583 median income
- 05046
Groton (05046)
$84,375 median income
- 05647
Cabot (05647)
$76,406 median income
- 05658
Marshfield (05658)
$72,292 median income
- 05648
Calais (05648)
$71,719 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05658 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05650 | East Calais, VT | 1,123 | 4.5 mi |
| 05647 | Cabot, VT | 1,141 | 4.8 mi |
| 05667 | Plainfield, VT | 2,166 | 6.3 mi |
| 05681 | Woodbury, VT | 458 | 7.1 mi |
| 05640 | Adamant, VT | 161 | 6.8 mi |
| 05648 | Calais, VT | 423 | 7.0 mi |
| 05862 | Peacham, VT | 356 | 7.0 mi |
| 05651 | East Montpelier, VT | 1,546 | 8.5 mi |
| 05046 | Groton, VT | 1,139 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05658, 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 (1,402 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 05658 in?
ZIP code 05658 (Marshfield) 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 05658?
ZIP code 05658 in Marshfield, VT has a population of 1,402 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05658?
The median household income in ZIP 05658 is $72,292, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05658?
The median home value in ZIP 05658 is $243,800, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05658?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05658 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05658?
ZIP code 05658 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 61 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05658?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05658 are: Manufacturing (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05658?
In ZIP code 05658, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.5% 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 05658?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05658 is 28.5 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 05658?
In ZIP code 05658, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05658?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05658 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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