Fair Haven, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05743
Rutland County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,330
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,409
- Median income Near-median income area
- $196,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fair Haven pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05743 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 05743 (Fair Haven, VT) fell -15.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 357.0 in 2023 to 300.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 05743 covers 256.2 square miles in Fair Haven, Rutland County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,330 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05743 reports a modest median household income of $68,409 (18% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,196. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $196,100 (37% below the average Vermont ZIP), and median rent is $931; owner occupancy is 82.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rutland County, so 05743 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 05743
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fair Haven, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05743.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 7
Manufacturing
7 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 05743, Fair Haven, 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
4,330
Population
256.2
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05743?
41.7
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
0.4%
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?
$68,409
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$34,196
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05743 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Fair Haven, 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)
$68,409 26th percentile higher than 26% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
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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
2,092housing units
2,092
Total Housing Units
1,528
Occupied Units
564
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,100
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$931
Median Rent
1957
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
-15.9%
YoY Change (2024)
300
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+200%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 05743 have decreased 15.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 205 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 223 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 263 |
| 2023 | +35.7% | 357 |
| 2024 | -15.9% | 300 |
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 97 business establishments in ZIP 05743, employing approximately 663 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,457,000.
97
Businesses
663
Employees
$20.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 18.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.1% |
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 05743 vs 05732 →
ZIP 05743 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12887
Whitehall (12887)
4,972 residents
- 05735
Castleton (05735)
4,402 residents
- 05743
Fair Haven (05743)
4,330 residents
- 05764
Poultney (05764)
3,452 residents
- 05760 1,123
Orwell (05760)
1,123 residents
- 05732 708
Bomoseen (05732)
708 residents
- 12861 609
Putnam Station (12861)
609 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05743 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05743 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12861
Putnam Station (12861)
$92,031 median income
- 05735
Castleton (05735)
$80,313 median income
- 05764
Poultney (05764)
$72,686 median income
- 05743
Fair Haven (05743)
$68,409 median income
- 05760
Orwell (05760)
$67,784 median income
- 12887
Whitehall (12887)
$56,709 median income
- 05732
Bomoseen (05732)
$43,462 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05743 ranks #4 of 7 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 05743, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,330 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 05743 in?
ZIP code 05743 (Fair Haven) 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 05743?
ZIP code 05743 in Fair Haven, VT has a population of 4,330 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05743?
The median household income in ZIP 05743 is $68,409, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05743?
The median home value in ZIP 05743 is $196,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05743?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05743 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05743?
ZIP code 05743 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 663 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05743?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05743 are: Construction (18), Retail trade (18), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05743?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05743 decreased by 15.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05743?
In ZIP code 05743, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 05743?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05743 is 31.5 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 05743?
In ZIP code 05743, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05743?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05743 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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