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 Moderate-density area
- $91,659
- Median income Above-median income area
- $416,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 05753 (Middlebury, VT) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 324.0 in 2023 to 332.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,233. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $416,900 (33% above the average Vermont ZIP), while 70.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,162.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Addison County, so 05753 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 05753
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middlebury, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05753.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 establishments
- Construction 32
Construction
32 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 05753?
37.1
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
7.3%
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?
$91,659
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$39,233
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
16.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05753 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Middlebury, 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)
$91,659 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
4,121housing units
4,121
Total Housing Units
3,593
Occupied Units
528
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$416,900
Median Home Value
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 05753 vs 05740 →
ZIP 05753 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05753
Middlebury (05753)
10,491 residents
- 05443
Bristol (05443)
6,656 residents
- 05491
Vergennes (05491)
5,909 residents
- 05472 1,643
New Haven (05472)
1,643 residents
- 05769 1,216
Salisbury (05769)
1,216 residents
- 05770 1,136
Shoreham (05770)
1,136 residents
- 05778 733
Whiting (05778)
733 residents
- 05740 25
East Middlebury (05740)
25 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05753 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05753 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05769
Salisbury (05769)
$99,792 median income
- 05472
New Haven (05472)
$92,537 median income
- 05770
Shoreham (05770)
$92,188 median income
- 05753
Middlebury (05753)
$91,659 median income
- 05443
Bristol (05443)
$88,594 median income
- 05491
Vergennes (05491)
$87,917 median income
- 05778
Whiting (05778)
$82,857 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05753, 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 (10,491 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 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.
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