ZIP Code 05660

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Moretown · Washington County · Vermont

Population
1,660

16/sq mi

Median income
$96,125

▲ 26% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$425,200

▲ 53% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
60.0%

Median age 49.6

Land area
103.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 05660 in Moretown, Vermont has a population of 1,660. The median household income is $96,125, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $425,200, 53% above the US average. 60.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05660 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.1 square miles in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont. The area is home to 1,660 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 05660 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05660 sits at $96,125 (16% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $54,725. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $425,200 (36% above the state average) with median rent at $992 per month, and 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05660 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 05660 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 05660

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05660.

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 05660, Moretown, 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

1,660

Population

103.1

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05660?

49.6

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$96,125

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$54,725

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 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 80.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.0%

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

What does housing look like?

982

Total Housing Units

793

Occupied Units

189

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$425,200

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

$992

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 05660, employing approximately 182 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,700,000.

46

Businesses

182

Employees

$8.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 30.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 17.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 15.2%
Manufacturing 4 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 4 8.7%

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 05660 vs 05673 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
05673 Waitsfield, VT 2,574 6.2 mi
05663 Northfield, VT 6,773 7.3 mi
05676 Waterbury, VT 4,984 7.4 mi
05664 Northfield Falls, VT 80 7.0 mi
05602 Montpelier, VT 11,916 7.2 mi
05677 Waterbury Center, VT 2,232 10.2 mi
05674 Warren, VT 1,705 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05660 in?
ZIP code 05660 (Moretown) 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 05660?
ZIP code 05660 in Moretown, VT has a population of 1,660 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05660?
The median household income in ZIP 05660 is $96,125, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05660?
The median home value in ZIP 05660 is $425,200, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05660?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05660 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05660?
ZIP code 05660 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05660?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05660 are: Construction (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05660?
In ZIP code 05660, 80.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.0% 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 05660?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05660 is 28.8 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 05660?
In ZIP code 05660, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05660?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05660 is 3.6% 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 Moretown, 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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