ZIP Code 05733
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Brandon · Rutland County · Vermont
- Population
- 5,895
- Median income
- $68,831
- Median home value
- $248,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.3%
- Land area
- 296.2 sq mi
20/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 50
New York
ZIP code 05733 in Brandon, Vermont has a population of 5,895. The median household income is $68,831, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $248,200, 11% below the US average. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 05733 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 296.2 square miles in Brandon, Rutland County, Vermont. The area is home to 5,895 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 05733 against Vermont and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 05733 sits at $68,831 (17% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $40,621. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $248,200 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $1,045 per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 05733 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rutland County, so you can benchmark 05733 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 05733
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05733.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
13 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 05733, Brandon, 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
5,895
Population
296.2
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05733?
50.0
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
3.7%
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?
$68,831
Median Household Income
-17% vs state
$40,621
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 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?
3,276
Total Housing Units
2,512
Occupied Units
764
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,200
Median Home Value
-21% vs state
$1,045
Median Rent
1970
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
+20.3%
YoY Change (2024)
321
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+221%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05733 have increased 20.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 176 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 200 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 230 |
| 2023 | +16.0% | 267 |
| 2024 | +20.3% | 321 |
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 127 business establishments in ZIP 05733, employing approximately 942 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,945,000.
127
Businesses
942
Employees
$41.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 18.1% |
| Construction | 17 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 10.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.4% |
| Information | 3 | 2.4% |
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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