ZIP Code 05679 -- Williamstown, VT

Orange | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.5x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 89.75% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
3,147
Unknown
Median Income
$94,082
Home Value
$238,900
Median Rent
$1,659
Median Age
43.00
Diversity Index
7.60
Very Low
Cost of Living
106.5
above average
Unemployment
1.0%

About ZIP Code 05679

ZIP code 05679 in Williamstown, Vermont is a unknown area with a population of 3,147. The median household income is $94,082, which is This is 25% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $238,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.5x . The cost of living is above average with an index of 106.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 43.00 years. Approximately 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Orange, VT.

Population & Age

Total Population
3,147
Median Age
43.00
Male Population
1,654
52.6%
Female Population
1,493
47.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
7.60 Very Low
White
97.2%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
2.5%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$94,082
Mean Household Income
$98,862
Per Capita Income
$39,123
Below Poverty Line
8.5%

This is 25% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$238,900
Median Rent
$1,659
Total Housing Units
1,292
Occupied Units
1,210
Vacant Units
82
6.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1986
Owner Occupied
89.8%
Renter Occupied
10.3%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.5x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 89.8% Renter 10.3%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 93.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 6.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,820
Employment Rate
99.0%
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
76.7%
Carpool
7.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
14.1%

Cost of Living Index

106.5
above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 05679 is 6.5% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Orange

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
05060 Randolph 4,268 $77,317
05033 Bradford 3,081 $105,250
05061 Randolph center 1,788 $75,761
05045 Fairlee 1,779 $79,203
05075 Thetford center 1,438 $101,776
05038 Chelsea 1,371 $62,000

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 05679

ZIP code 05679 (Williamstown, VT) has a total population of 3,147 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 43.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 05679 is $94,082 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 25% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 05679 is primarily located in Williamstown, Vermont (VT). It falls within Orange County.

The median home value in ZIP code 05679 is $238,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,659.

The median age in ZIP code 05679 is 43.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 05679 has a cost of living index of 106.49 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 05679, 17.73% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 6.49% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 05679 is 1.04%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 14.05% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.