Morrisville, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05661
Lamoille County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,620
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,052
- Median income Near-median income area
- $304,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Morrisville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05661 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 05661 (Morrisville, VT) rose +10.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 295.2 in 2023 to 325.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 05661 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Morrisville, Lamoille County, Vermont, home to 5,620 residents across 171.3 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05661 reports a modest median household income of $67,052 (19% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,619. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $304,700 (3% below the average Vermont ZIP) and median rent is $1,211; 66.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lamoille County, so 05661 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 05661
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morrisville, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05661.
- Construction
Construction
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 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 05661, Morrisville, 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
5,620
Population
171.3
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05661?
47.8
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
6.9%
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?
$67,052
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$52,619
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05661 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Morrisville, 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)
$67,052 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,477housing units
3,477
Total Housing Units
3,252
Occupied Units
225
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$304,700
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,211
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.2%
YoY Change (2024)
325
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+225%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05661 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 189 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 217 |
| 2022 | +23.7% | 269 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 295 |
| 2024 | +10.2% | 325 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 296 business establishments in ZIP 05661, employing approximately 4,126 people with a combined annual payroll of $224,525,000.
296
Businesses
4,126
Employees
$224.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 52 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 16.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 12.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.7% |
| Information | 8 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.4% |
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 05661 vs 05657 →
ZIP 05661 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05661
Morrisville (05661)
5,620 residents
- 05672
Stowe (05672)
4,314 residents
- 05656
Johnson (05656)
3,508 residents
- 05655
Hyde Park (05655)
2,868 residents
- 05677 2,232
Waterbury Center (05677)
2,232 residents
- 05680 2,168
Wolcott (05680)
2,168 residents
- 05682 1,251
Worcester (05682)
1,251 residents
- 05657 56
Lake Elmore (05657)
56 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05661 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05661 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05677
Waterbury Center (05677)
$157,139 median income
- 05672
Stowe (05672)
$93,618 median income
- 05682
Worcester (05682)
$85,417 median income
- 05655
Hyde Park (05655)
$84,375 median income
- 05680
Wolcott (05680)
$72,917 median income
- 05661
Morrisville (05661)
$67,052 median income
- 05656 $55,133
Johnson (05656)
$55,133 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05661 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05661, 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 (5,620 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 05661 in?
ZIP code 05661 (Morrisville) 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 05661?
ZIP code 05661 in Morrisville, VT has a population of 5,620 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05661?
The median household income in ZIP 05661 is $67,052, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05661?
The median home value in ZIP 05661 is $304,700, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05661?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05661 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05661?
ZIP code 05661 has 296 business establishments employing approximately 4,126 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05661?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05661 are: Construction (52), Retail trade (48), Health care and social assistance (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05661?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05661 increased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05661?
In ZIP code 05661, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.9% 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 05661?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05661 is 22.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05661?
In ZIP code 05661, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05661?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05661 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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