PlainZIP

Stowe, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05672

Lamoille County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,314
23/sq mi
$93,618
Median income
$647,800
Median home value
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stowe pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05672 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05672 covers 188.4 square miles in Stowe, Lamoille County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,314 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05672 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,618 (13% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $64,732. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. Housing costs here run $647,800 for a typical home value (107% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,458 a month; 78.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is -. To put 05672 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lamoille County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 05672

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stowe, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05672.

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 05672, Stowe, 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

4,314

Population

188.4

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 05672?

46.3

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$93,618

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$64,732

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 05672 ranks nationally

Stowe, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,618 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,895

Total Housing Units

2,426

Occupied Units

1,469

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$647,800

Median Home Value

+107% vs state

$1,458

Median Rent

1982

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

+19.1%

YoY Change (2024)

354

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+254%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 05672 have increased 19.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +254% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +8.2% 207
2020 +0.1% 207
2021 +17.9% 244
2022 +19.1% 291
2024 – 354

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 371 business establishments in ZIP 05672, employing approximately 4,687 people with a combined annual payroll of $194,054,000.

371

Businesses

4,687

Employees

$194.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 65 17.5%
Retail trade 60 16.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 12.7%
Construction 34 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 27 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 7.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 5.7%
Health care and social assistance 15 4.0%
Finance and insurance 13 3.5%
Manufacturing 9 2.4%
Educational services 9 2.4%
Wholesale trade 8 2.2%
Information 7 1.9%

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 05672 vs 05677 →

ZIP 05672 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 05672 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 05672 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 05672 ranks #2 of 4 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
05677 Waterbury Center, VT 2,232 6.1 mi
05661 Morrisville, VT 5,620 6.4 mi
05676 Waterbury, VT 4,984 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lamoille County

05661 standard
Morrisville, VT
Pop: 5,620
05656 standard
Johnson, VT
Pop: 3,508
05464 standard
Jeffersonville, VT
Pop: 3,008
05655 standard
Hyde Park, VT
Pop: 2,868
05680 standard
Wolcott, VT
Pop: 2,168
05652 standard
Eden, VT
Pop: 776

Related Areas

Lamoille County Stowe, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05672 in? ▼
ZIP code 05672 (Stowe) 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 05672? ▼
ZIP code 05672 in Stowe, VT has a population of 4,314 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05672? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05672 is $93,618, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05672? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05672 is $647,800, which is 133% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05672? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05672 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05672? ▼
ZIP code 05672 has 371 business establishments employing approximately 4,687 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05672? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05672 are: Accommodation and food services (65), Retail trade (60), Professional, scientific, and technical services (47). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05672? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05672 increased by 19.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 254%. 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 05672? ▼
In ZIP code 05672, 77.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05672? ▼
In ZIP code 05672, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05672? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05672 is 9.9% 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.