ZIP Code 05680

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Wolcott · Lamoille County · Vermont

Population
2,168

13/sq mi

Median income
$72,917

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$227,700

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.7%

Median age 42.6

Land area
172.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 05680 in Wolcott, Vermont has a population of 2,168. The median household income is $72,917, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $227,700, 18% below the US average. 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 05680 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 172.1 square miles in Wolcott, Lamoille County, Vermont. The area is home to 2,168 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 05680 against Vermont and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05680 sits at $72,917 (12% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $37,117. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $227,700 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $1,068 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05680 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lamoille County, so you can benchmark 05680 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 05680

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05680.

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 05680, Wolcott, 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

2,168

Population

172.1

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 05680?

42.6

Median Age

58.5%

Male

41.5%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$72,917

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$37,117

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

What does housing look like?

988

Total Housing Units

878

Occupied Units

110

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$227,700

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$1,068

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 05680, employing approximately 142 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,986,000.

31

Businesses

142

Employees

$5.0M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 38.7%
Manufacturing 5 16.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 9.7%

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
05657 Lake Elmore, VT 56 2.8 mi
05661 Morrisville, VT 5,620 7.3 mi
05681 Woodbury, VT 458 7.0 mi
05843 Hardwick, VT 2,556 6.5 mi
05826 Craftsbury, VT 983 7.8 mi
05655 Hyde Park, VT 2,868 7.4 mi
05682 Worcester, VT 1,251 10.9 mi
05827 Craftsbury Common, VT 309 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05680 in?
ZIP code 05680 (Wolcott) 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 05680?
ZIP code 05680 in Wolcott, VT has a population of 2,168 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05680?
The median household income in ZIP 05680 is $72,917, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05680?
The median home value in ZIP 05680 is $227,700, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05680?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05680 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05680?
ZIP code 05680 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05680?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05680 are: Construction (12), Manufacturing (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05680?
In ZIP code 05680, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 05680?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05680 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05680?
In ZIP code 05680, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05680?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05680 is 7.8% 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 Wolcott, 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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