Northfield, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05663
Washington County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,773
- 48/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,524
- Median income Near-median income area
- $276,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Northfield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 48
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05663 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 05663 (Northfield, VT) fell -11.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 308.1 in 2023 to 272.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 05663 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Northfield, Washington County, Vermont, home to 6,773 residents across 142.0 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05663 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,524 (7% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,110. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $276,100 (12% below the average Vermont ZIP) and median rent is $1,022; 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 05663 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 05663
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northfield, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05663.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Information
Information
8 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 05663, Northfield, 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
6,773
Population
142.0
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05663?
39.1
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
2.0%
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?
$77,524
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$36,110
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05663 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Northfield, 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)
$77,524 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
2,821housing units
2,821
Total Housing Units
2,495
Occupied Units
326
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$276,100
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,022
Median Rent
1958
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
-11.5%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05663 have decreased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 203 |
| 2021 | +16.8% | 237 |
| 2022 | +19.6% | 284 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 308 |
| 2024 | -11.5% | 273 |
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 93 business establishments in ZIP 05663, employing approximately 2,583 people with a combined annual payroll of $109,743,000.
93
Businesses
2,583
Employees
$109.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 15.1% |
| Construction | 11 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 10.8% |
| Information | 8 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.2% |
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 05663 vs 05664 →
ZIP 05663 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05602
Montpelier (05602)
11,916 residents
- 05663
Northfield (05663)
6,773 residents
- 05679 3,296
Williamstown (05679)
3,296 residents
- 05660 1,660
Moretown (05660)
1,660 residents
- 05036 1,037
Brookfield (05036)
1,037 residents
- 05669 634
Roxbury (05669)
634 residents
- 05664 80
Northfield Falls (05664)
80 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05663 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05663 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05036
Brookfield (05036)
$109,612 median income
- 05660
Moretown (05660)
$96,125 median income
- 05679
Williamstown (05679)
$94,082 median income
- 05602
Montpelier (05602)
$81,320 median income
- 05663
Northfield (05663)
$77,524 median income
- 05669
Roxbury (05669)
$75,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05663 ranks #5 of 6 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 05663, 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 (6,773 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 05663 in?
ZIP code 05663 (Northfield) 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 05663?
ZIP code 05663 in Northfield, VT has a population of 6,773 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05663?
The median household income in ZIP 05663 is $77,524, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05663?
The median home value in ZIP 05663 is $276,100, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05663?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05663 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05663?
ZIP code 05663 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 2,583 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05663?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05663 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (14), Construction (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05663?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05663 decreased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 05663?
In ZIP code 05663, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 05663?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05663 is 25.9 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 05663?
In ZIP code 05663, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05663?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05663 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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