Bomoseen, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05732
Rutland County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 708
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,462
- Median income Below-median income area
- $257,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bomoseen pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05732 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 05732 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bomoseen, Rutland County, Vermont, home to just 708 residents across 25.5 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05732 reports a modest median household income of $43,462 (48% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,841. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 0.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $257,800 (18% below the average Vermont ZIP), and median rent is $646; owner occupancy is 71.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rutland County, so 05732 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 05732
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bomoseen, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05732.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 05732, Bomoseen, 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
708
Population
25.5
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05732?
49.3
Median Age
41.2%
Male
58.8%
Female
0.8%
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?
$43,462
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$36,841
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
0.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 05732 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Bomoseen, VT household income vs. every Vermont ZIP code
Median household income among 238 reporting Vermont ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$43,462 0th percentile higher than 0% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Vermont ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
745housing units
745
Total Housing Units
524
Occupied Units
221
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$257,800
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$646
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 05732, employing approximately 283 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,603,000.
28
Businesses
283
Employees
$12.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 21.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 14.3% |
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 05732 vs 05735 →
ZIP 05732 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05733
Brandon (05733)
5,895 residents
- 05735
Castleton (05735)
4,402 residents
- 05743
Fair Haven (05743)
4,330 residents
- 05777
West Rutland (05777)
3,420 residents
- 05765 1,803
Proctor (05765)
1,803 residents
- 05760 1,123
Orwell (05760)
1,123 residents
- 05732 708
Bomoseen (05732)
708 residents
- 05744 533
Florence (05744)
533 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05732 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05732 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05735
Castleton (05735)
$80,313 median income
- 05744
Florence (05744)
$75,504 median income
- 05765
Proctor (05765)
$73,833 median income
- 05733
Brandon (05733)
$68,831 median income
- 05743
Fair Haven (05743)
$68,409 median income
- 05760
Orwell (05760)
$67,784 median income
- 05777
West Rutland (05777)
$64,044 median income
- 05732
Bomoseen (05732)
$43,462 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05732 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05732, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 05732 in?
ZIP code 05732 (Bomoseen) is located in Rutland County, Vermont. Rutland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rutland-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05732?
ZIP code 05732 in Bomoseen, VT has a population of 708 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05732?
The median household income in ZIP 05732 is $43,462, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05732?
The median home value in ZIP 05732 is $257,800, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05732?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05732 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05732?
ZIP code 05732 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 283 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05732?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05732 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (6), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05732?
In ZIP code 05732, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.8% 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 05732?
In ZIP code 05732, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05732?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05732 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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