Plainfield, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05667
Washington County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,166
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,667
- Median income Near-median income area
- $301,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Plainfield pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05667 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 05667 covers 117.7 square miles in Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,166 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05667 reports a modest median household income of $66,667 (20% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,182. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $301,700 (4% below the average Vermont ZIP) and median rent is $1,215; 74.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 05667 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 05667
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plainfield, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05667.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 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 05667, Plainfield, 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
2,166
Population
117.7
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05667?
42.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
2.5%
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?
$66,667
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$38,182
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05667 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Plainfield, 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)
$66,667 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
1,152housing units
1,152
Total Housing Units
1,052
Occupied Units
100
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$301,700
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,215
Median Rent
1965
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 05667, employing approximately 985 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,963,000.
46
Businesses
985
Employees
$60.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 21.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 13.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 6.5% |
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 05667 vs 05651 →
ZIP 05667 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05641
Barre (05641)
17,169 residents
- 05667 2,166
Plainfield (05667)
2,166 residents
- 05651 1,546
East Montpelier (05651)
1,546 residents
- 05658 1,402
Marshfield (05658)
1,402 residents
- 05046 1,139
Groton (05046)
1,139 residents
- 05650 1,123
East Calais (05650)
1,123 residents
- 05654 970
Graniteville (05654)
970 residents
- 05649 574
East Barre (05649)
574 residents
- 05648 423
Calais (05648)
423 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05667 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05667 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05678
Websterville (05678)
$148,205 median income
- 05640
Adamant (05640)
$114,375 median income
- 05651
East Montpelier (05651)
$103,393 median income
- 05649
East Barre (05649)
$103,281 median income
- 05654
Graniteville (05654)
$89,896 median income
- 05650
East Calais (05650)
$84,583 median income
- 05046
Groton (05046)
$84,375 median income
- 05641
Barre (05641)
$76,855 median income
- 05658
Marshfield (05658)
$72,292 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05667 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05651 | East Montpelier, VT | 1,546 | 4.8 mi |
| 05658 | Marshfield, VT | 1,402 | 6.3 mi |
| 05649 | East Barre, VT | 574 | 8.1 mi |
| 05650 | East Calais, VT | 1,123 | 7.9 mi |
| 05641 | Barre, VT | 17,169 | 7.0 mi |
| 05046 | Groton, VT | 1,139 | 7.3 mi |
| 05640 | Adamant, VT | 161 | 7.2 mi |
| 05678 | Websterville, VT | 163 | 9.0 mi |
| 05654 | Graniteville, VT | 970 | 10.0 mi |
| 05648 | Calais, VT | 423 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05667, 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 (2,166 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Washington County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 05667 in?
ZIP code 05667 (Plainfield) 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 05667?
ZIP code 05667 in Plainfield, VT has a population of 2,166 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05667?
The median household income in ZIP 05667 is $66,667, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05667?
The median home value in ZIP 05667 is $301,700, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05667?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05667 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05667?
ZIP code 05667 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 985 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05667?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05667 are: Construction (10), Health care and social assistance (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05667?
In ZIP code 05667, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.7% 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 05667?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05667 is 24.7 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 05667?
In ZIP code 05667, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05667?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05667 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 05667's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 05667 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Plainfield, VT ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.