ZIP Code 05676
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Waterbury · Washington County · Vermont
- Population
- 4,984
- Median income
- $92,773
- Median home value
- $380,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.2%
- Land area
- 262.3 sq mi
19/sq mi
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.8
New York
ZIP code 05676 in Waterbury, Vermont has a population of 4,984. The median household income is $92,773, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $380,800, 37% above the US average. 50.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 05676 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 262.3 square miles in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. The area is home to 4,984 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 05676 against Vermont and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05676 sits at $92,773 (12% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $52,247. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $380,800 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $998 per month, and 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05676 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 05676 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 05676
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05676.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05676, Waterbury, 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
4,984
Population
262.3
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05676?
38.8
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
2.9%
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?
$92,773
Median Household Income
+12% vs state
$52,247
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,503
Total Housing Units
2,249
Occupied Units
254
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$380,800
Median Home Value
+22% vs state
$998
Median Rent
1984
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
+11.9%
YoY Change (2024)
336
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+236%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05676 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +236% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 209 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 227 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 261 |
| 2023 | +14.9% | 300 |
| 2024 | +11.9% | 336 |
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 201 business establishments in ZIP 05676, employing approximately 1,815 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,244,000.
201
Businesses
1,815
Employees
$93.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 14.4% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 13.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 9.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.5% |
| Information | 3 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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