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 Low-density area
- $68,125
- Median income Near-median income area
- $324,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,366. The poverty rate is 6.0%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $324,300 (4% above the average Vermont ZIP) and median rent is $1,431; 90.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rutland County, so 05761 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 05761
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pawlet, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05761.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 05761?
52.2
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
4.0%
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?
$68,125
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$44,366
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 05761 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Pawlet, 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)
$68,125 26th percentile higher than 26% of 238 Vermont ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Vermont ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
632housing units
632
Total Housing Units
477
Occupied Units
155
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$324,300
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 05761 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05739
Danby (05739)
1,407 residents
- 05251
Dorset (05251)
1,350 residents
- 05774
Wells (05774)
1,129 residents
- 05761
Pawlet (05761)
1,000 residents
- 12837
Hampton (12837)
857 residents
- 05757
Middletown Springs (05757)
832 residents
- 05776
West Rupert (05776)
714 residents
- 05775
West Pawlet (05775)
623 residents
- 12849 385
Middle Granville (12849)
385 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05761 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05761 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05251
Dorset (05251)
$151,163 median income
- 12837
Hampton (12837)
$81,583 median income
- 05774
Wells (05774)
$76,667 median income
- 05757
Middletown Springs (05757)
$75,417 median income
- 05739
Danby (05739)
$75,000 median income
- 05761
Pawlet (05761)
$68,125 median income
- 05776
West Rupert (05776)
$64,375 median income
- 05775
West Pawlet (05775)
$61,563 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 05761, 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 (1,000 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 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.
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