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Poultney, VT · standard

ZIP Code 05764

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

3,452
31/sq mi
$72,686
Median income
$204,800
Median home value
34.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 05764 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 05764 covers 111.7 square miles in Poultney, Rutland County, Vermont (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,452 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 05764 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,686 (12% below the Vermont average), while per-capita income is $34,983. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.9%. Median home value sits at $204,800 (35% below the state average), median rent at $918 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rutland County, so you can benchmark 05764 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 05764

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Poultney, VT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 05764.

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 05764, Poultney, 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

3,452

Population

111.7

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 05764?

34.2

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$72,686

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$34,983

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

11.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 05764 ranks nationally

Poultney, VT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,686 Top 49% higher than 51% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,444

Total Housing Units

1,057

Occupied Units

387

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$204,800

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$918

Median Rent

1969

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

+34.6%

YoY Change (2024)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 05764 have increased 34.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 – 166
2021 +1.3% 168
2022 +23.2% 207
2023 +11.3% 231
2024 +34.6% 311

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 90 business establishments in ZIP 05764, employing approximately 579 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,157,000.

90

Businesses

579

Employees

$26.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 25.6%
Retail trade 15 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 11 12.2%
Manufacturing 6 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 6 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.4%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.4%
Wholesale trade 3 3.3%

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 05764 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 05764 ranks #3 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 05764 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 05764 ranks #5 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
12837 Hampton, NY 857 4.1 mi
05774 Wells, VT 1,129 6.9 mi
05757 Middletown Springs, VT 832 5.0 mi
05735 Castleton, VT 4,402 8.0 mi
05777 West Rutland, VT 3,420 7.0 mi
12849 Middle Granville, NY 385 7.9 mi
05743 Fair Haven, VT 4,330 11.1 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
05777 standard
West Rutland, VT
Pop: 3,420
05763 standard
Pittsford, VT
Pop: 2,747

Related Areas

Rutland County Poultney, VT Vermont

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 05764 in? ▼
ZIP code 05764 (Poultney) 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 05764? ▼
ZIP code 05764 in Poultney, VT has a population of 3,452 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 05764? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 05764 is $72,686, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 05764? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 05764 is $204,800, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 05764? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 05764 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 05764? ▼
ZIP code 05764 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 579 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 05764? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 05764 are: Construction (23), Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 05764? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 05764 increased by 34.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 05764? ▼
In ZIP code 05764, 72.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.3% 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 05764? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 05764 is 29.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 05764? ▼
In ZIP code 05764, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05764? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 05764 is 10.9% 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.