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Middlebury, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05753

Addison County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,491
48/sq mi
$91,659
Median income
$416,900
Median home value
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Middlebury pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05753 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05753 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middlebury, Addison County, Vermont, home to 10,491 residents across 219.5 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05753 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,659 (11% above the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $39,233. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $416,900 (33% above the state average) with median rent at $1,162 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Addison County, so you can benchmark 05753 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 05753

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middlebury, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05753.

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 05753, Middlebury, 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

10,491

Population

219.5

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05753?

37.1

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 82.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$91,659

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$39,233

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

16.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05753 ranks nationally

Middlebury, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,659 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,121

Total Housing Units

3,593

Occupied Units

528

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$416,900

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$1,162

Median Rent

1976

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

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

333

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+233%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 05753 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.4% 200
2021 +10.8% 221
2022 +18.9% 263
2023 +23.2% 324
2024 +2.6% 333

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 443 business establishments in ZIP 05753, employing approximately 8,463 people with a combined annual payroll of $383,513,000.

443

Businesses

8,463

Employees

$383.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 82 18.5%
Health care and social assistance 78 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 47 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 9.7%
Construction 32 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 32 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 5.0%
Finance and insurance 19 4.3%
Manufacturing 16 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.6%
Wholesale trade 12 2.7%
Educational services 11 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.5%
Information 10 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.7%

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 05753 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 05753 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 05753 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 05753 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
05740 East Middlebury, VT 25 4.0 mi
05472 New Haven, VT 1,643 7.6 mi
05769 Salisbury, VT 1,216 6.3 mi
05778 Whiting, VT 733 8.9 mi
05491 Vergennes, VT 5,909 10.2 mi
05770 Shoreham, VT 1,136 10.6 mi
05443 Bristol, VT 6,656 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Addison County

05443 standard
Bristol, VT
Pop: 6,656
05491 standard
Vergennes, VT
Pop: 5,909
05472 standard
New Haven, VT
Pop: 1,643
05487 standard
Starksboro, VT
Pop: 1,498
05473 standard
North Ferrisburgh, VT
Pop: 1,413
05734 standard
Bridport, VT
Pop: 1,306

Related Areas

Addison County Middlebury, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05753 in? ▼
ZIP code 05753 (Middlebury) is located in Addison County, Vermont. Addison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/addison-vt.
What is the population of ZIP code 05753? ▼
ZIP code 05753 in Middlebury, VT has a population of 10,491 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05753? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05753 is $91,659, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05753? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05753 is $416,900, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05753? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05753 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05753? ▼
ZIP code 05753 has 443 business establishments employing approximately 8,463 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05753? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05753 are: Retail trade (82), Health care and social assistance (78), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05753? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05753 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. 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 05753? ▼
In ZIP code 05753, 77.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.6% 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 05753? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05753 is 16.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05753? ▼
In ZIP code 05753, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05753? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05753 is 9.4% 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.