Pittsfield, VT · standard
ZIP Code 05762
Rutland County, Vermont - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 542
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,739
- Median income Near-median income area
- $310,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pittsfield pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05762 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 05762 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsfield, Rutland County, Vermont, home to just 542 residents across 51.6 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 05762 reports a modest median household income of $65,739 (21% below the average Vermont ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,468. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $310,700 (1% below the average Vermont ZIP) and median rent is $1,035; 75.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rutland County, so 05762 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 05762
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsfield, VT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05762.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food 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 05762, Pittsfield, 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
542
Population
51.6
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 05762?
53.7
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
4.9%
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?
$65,739
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$48,468
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 05762 ranks among Vermont ZIPs
Pittsfield, 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)
$65,739 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
374housing units
374
Total Housing Units
187
Occupied Units
187
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$310,700
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,035
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 05762, employing approximately 106 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,850,000.
16
Businesses
106
Employees
$4.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 25.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 18.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 18.8% |
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 05762 vs 05767 →
ZIP 05762 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05767
Rochester (05767)
1,143 residents
- 05737
Chittenden (05737)
875 residents
- 05751
Killington (05751)
811 residents
- 05772
Stockbridge (05772)
713 residents
- 05762
Pittsfield (05762)
542 residents
- 05748 323
Hancock (05748)
323 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 05762 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 05762 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 05737
Chittenden (05737)
$101,528 median income
- 05751
Killington (05751)
$81,250 median income
- 05772
Stockbridge (05772)
$76,719 median income
- 05748
Hancock (05748)
$76,250 median income
- 05767
Rochester (05767)
$72,715 median income
- 05762
Pittsfield (05762)
$65,739 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 05762 ranks #6 of 6 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 05762, both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 05762 in?
ZIP code 05762 (Pittsfield) 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 05762?
ZIP code 05762 in Pittsfield, VT has a population of 542 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05762?
The median household income in ZIP 05762 is $65,739, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05762?
The median home value in ZIP 05762 is $310,700, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05762?
The largest racial group in ZIP 05762 is White at 97.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05762?
ZIP code 05762 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05762?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05762 are: Retail trade (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 05762?
In ZIP code 05762, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.8% 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 05762?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05762 is 19.2 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 05762?
In ZIP code 05762, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05762?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05762 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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