ZIP Code 05673

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Waitsfield · Washington County · Vermont

Population
2,574

18/sq mi

Median income
$98,068

▲ 29% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$448,000

▲ 61% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
66.3%

Median age 45.1

Land area
142.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 05673 in Waitsfield, Vermont has a population of 2,574. The median household income is $98,068, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $448,000, 61% above the US average. 66.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05673 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 142.2 square miles in Waitsfield, Washington County, Vermont. The area is home to 2,574 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 05673 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05673 sits at $98,068 (18% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $54,108. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $448,000 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $1,422 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05673 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 05673 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 05673

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05673.

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 05673, Waitsfield, 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

2,574

Population

142.2

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05673?

45.1

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$98,068

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$54,108

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,802

Total Housing Units

1,137

Occupied Units

665

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$448,000

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$1,422

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 195 business establishments in ZIP 05673, employing approximately 1,802 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,944,000.

195

Businesses

1,802

Employees

$83.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 26 13.3%
Retail trade 24 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 20 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 15 7.7%
Manufacturing 14 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 7.2%
Information 8 4.1%
Wholesale trade 6 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.6%
Educational services 5 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.0%
Finance and insurance 3 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
05674 Warren, VT 1,705 5.8 mi
05660 Moretown, VT 1,660 6.2 mi
05676 Waterbury, VT 4,984 10.4 mi
05462 Huntington, VT 1,938 9.2 mi
05669 Roxbury, VT 634 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05673 in?
ZIP code 05673 (Waitsfield) 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 05673?
ZIP code 05673 in Waitsfield, VT has a population of 2,574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05673?
The median household income in ZIP 05673 is $98,068, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05673?
The median home value in ZIP 05673 is $448,000, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05673?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05673 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05673?
ZIP code 05673 has 195 business establishments employing approximately 1,802 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05673?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05673 are: Construction (26), Accommodation and food services (26), Retail trade (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05673?
In ZIP code 05673, 74.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.3% 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 05673?
In ZIP code 05673, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05673?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05673 is 5.5% 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 Waitsfield, 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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