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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
$72,292
Median income
$243,800
Median home value
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Vermont average), while per-capita income is $34,514. Local economic indicators show a 10.5% poverty rate alongside 1.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $243,800 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,414 a month; 83.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 05658 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 05658

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marshfield, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05658.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 05658?

37.4

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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

$34,514

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05658 ranks nationally

Marshfield, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,292 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 68.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.5%

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

What does housing look like?

710

Total Housing Units

599

Occupied Units

111

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$243,800

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$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

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ZIP 05658 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 05658 ranks #3 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 05658 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 05658 ranks #8 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
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

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 Marshfield, VT Vermont

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.

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