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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
$68,409
Median income
$196,100
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
42th 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.

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 Vermont average), while per-capita income is $34,196. Local economic indicators show a 14.1% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $196,100 (37% below the state average), median rent at $931 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rutland County, so you can benchmark 05743 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 05743?

41.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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

$34,196

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05743 ranks nationally

Fair Haven, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,409 44th percentile higher than 44% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,092

Total Housing Units

1,528

Occupied Units

564

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$196,100

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$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

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ZIP 05743 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05743 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 05743 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
05732 Bomoseen, VT 708 6.3 mi
05760 Orwell, VT 1,123 9.2 mi
05735 Castleton, VT 4,402 7.7 mi
12861 Putnam Station, NY 609 7.9 mi
12887 Whitehall, NY 4,972 9.6 mi
05764 Poultney, VT 3,452 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rutland County

05701 standard
Rutland, VT
Pop: 20,802
05733 standard
Brandon, VT
Pop: 5,895
05735 standard
Castleton, VT
Pop: 4,402
05764 standard
Poultney, VT
Pop: 3,452
05777 standard
West Rutland, VT
Pop: 3,420
05763 standard
Pittsford, VT
Pop: 2,747

Related Areas

Rutland County Fair Haven, VT Vermont

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.