ZIP Code 05679
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Williamstown · Orange County · Vermont
- Population
- 3,296
- Median income
- $94,082
- Median home value
- $238,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.7%
- Land area
- 103.0 sq mi
32/sq mi
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 43
New York
ZIP code 05679 in Williamstown, Vermont has a population of 3,296. The median household income is $94,082, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $238,900, 14% below the US average. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 05679 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.0 square miles in Williamstown, Orange County, Vermont. The area is home to 3,296 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 05679 against Vermont and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05679 sits at $94,082 (13% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $39,123. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $238,900 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,659 per month, and 89.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05679 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is —. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 05679 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 05679
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05679.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 05679, Williamstown, 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
3,296
Population
103.0
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05679?
43.0
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
1.0%
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?
$94,082
Median Household Income
+13% vs state
$39,123
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,292
Total Housing Units
1,210
Occupied Units
82
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,900
Median Home Value
-24% vs state
$1,659
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 05679, employing approximately 347 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,263,000.
48
Businesses
347
Employees
$15.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 25.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 10.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.3% |
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 05679 vs 05654 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05654 | Graniteville, VT | 970 | 3.9 mi |
| 05678 | Websterville, VT | 163 | 4.6 mi |
| 05036 | Brookfield, VT | 1,037 | 5.9 mi |
| 05641 | Barre, VT | 17,169 | 6.5 mi |
| 05675 | Washington, VT | 1,064 | 6.4 mi |
| 05664 | Northfield Falls, VT | 80 | 7.0 mi |
| 05663 | Northfield, VT | 6,773 | 7.5 mi |
| 05038 | Chelsea, VT | 1,230 | 8.8 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Williamstown, 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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