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Pawlet, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05761

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

1,000
10/sq mi
$68,125
Median income
$324,300
Median home value
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pawlet pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05761 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05761 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pawlet, Rutland County, Vermont, home to just 1,000 residents across 99.0 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05761 reports a modest median household income of $68,125 (18% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $44,366. 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. Median home value sits at $324,300 (4% above the state average), median rent at $1,431 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is -. To put 05761 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Rutland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 05761

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pawlet, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05761.

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 05761, Pawlet, 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

1,000

Population

99.0

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05761?

52.2

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$68,125

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$44,366

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 05761 ranks nationally

Pawlet, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,125 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 71.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%

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

What does housing look like?

632

Total Housing Units

477

Occupied Units

155

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.6%
Renter 9.4%

$324,300

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,431

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 05761, employing approximately 117 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,614,000.

31

Businesses

117

Employees

$4.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 25.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 19.4%
Retail trade 5 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 12.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 9.7%

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 05761 vs 05775 →

ZIP 05761 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 05761 ranks #4 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 05761 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 05761 ranks #6 of 8 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
05775 West Pawlet, VT 623 4.1 mi
05774 Wells, VT 1,129 5.2 mi
05776 West Rupert, VT 714 7.1 mi
05757 Middletown Springs, VT 832 8.2 mi
05739 Danby, VT 1,407 7.4 mi
05251 Dorset, VT 1,350 8.0 mi
12849 Middle Granville, NY 385 9.5 mi
12837 Hampton, NY 857 11.7 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
05743 standard
Fair Haven, VT
Pop: 4,330
05764 standard
Poultney, VT
Pop: 3,452
05777 standard
West Rutland, VT
Pop: 3,420

Related Areas

Rutland County Pawlet, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05761 in? ▼
ZIP code 05761 (Pawlet) 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 05761? ▼
ZIP code 05761 in Pawlet, VT has a population of 1,000 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05761? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05761 is $68,125, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05761? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05761 is $324,300, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05761? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05761 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05761? ▼
ZIP code 05761 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 117 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05761? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05761 are: Construction (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Retail trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05761? ▼
In ZIP code 05761, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05761? ▼
In ZIP code 05761, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05761? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05761 is 6.0% 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.