Zip code 05065: Sharon, Vermont

Q: What city is zip code 05065?

05065 is assigned to Sharon, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 05065 in?

05065 is mostly in Windsor County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 05065?

About 1,198 people live in 05065, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 05065?

The median household income in 05065 is $86,042.

Q: What zip codes are near 05065?

The closest zip codes to 05065 are 05084, 05055, 05070, 05053, 05068.

Residential delivery areaWindsor CountyEastern Time

Population

1,198

Median household income

$86K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$341K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,425/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

28 sq mi

43 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 05065

05065 is a rural zip code in Sharon, Vermont (Windsor County), covering 28 sq mi of land. About 1,198 people live here, or 43 per square mile. The median resident is 45.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $86,042 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $341,200, or 4.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,425 a month.

34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.5 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales, management and education. 20% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 05065 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers19.8%
97th
U.S. 10% · VT 13.5%69th of 249 in VT
Housing vacancy15.8%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · VT 19.4%152nd of 247 in VT
Residents 65 and older23.3%
88th
U.S. 17.2% · VT 21.4%128th of 249 in VT
Median age45.5
87th
U.S. 38.9 · VT 43.1140th of 249 in VT
Veterans8.8%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · VT 6.2%54th of 249 in VT
Healthcare workers12.1%
82nd
U.S. 9.7% · VT 9.9%57th of 249 in VT
Homeownership rate77.9%
74th
U.S. 65.2% · VT 73.2%172nd of 247 in VT
Tech workers4.3%
72nd
U.S. 3.8% · VT 3.1%46th of 249 in VT
Median earnings per worker$53,750
65th
U.S. $49,666 · VT $49,84358th of 248 in VT
Government workers15.3%
61st
U.S. 14.5% · VT 15%116th of 249 in VT
Per capita income$43,064
58th
U.S. $44,673 · VT $46,500129th of 249 in VT
Residents under 1823%
58th
U.S. 22% · VT 17.9%42nd of 249 in VT
Median household income$86,042
57th
U.S. $80,734 · VT $81,20389th of 237 in VT
Bachelor's degree or higher33.7%
54th
U.S. 35.7% · VT 43.8%160th of 248 in VT
Average commute26.5 min
53rd
U.S. 26.4 min · VT 23.5 min117th of 240 in VT
Median gross rent$1,425
52nd
U.S. $1,413 · VT $1,23440th of 190 in VT
Median home value$341,200
51st
U.S. $332,700 · VT $316,60068th of 243 in VT
Work from home11.2%
42nd
U.S. 15.1% · VT 16.9%172nd of 249 in VT
Income inequality (Gini)0.418
34th
U.S. 0.483 · VT 0.453128th of 246 in VT
Unemployment rate3.8%
30th
U.S. 5.2% · VT 3.6%88th of 249 in VT
Uninsured rate3.3%
15th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · VT 3.9%132nd of 249 in VT
Foreign-born residents2.2%
13th
U.S. 14.1% · VT 4.3%142nd of 249 in VT
Broadband access84%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VT 89.7%189th of 247 in VT
Population density43/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VT 70/sq mi128th of 249 in VT
Poverty rate3.3%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · VT 10.1%216th of 247 in VT
Population1,198
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · VT 647,106121st of 249 in VT
Diversity index5.5
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · VT 18.8211th of 249 in VT
Rent-burdened renters23.5%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VT 48.4%190th of 234 in VT

Measure	05065	Windsor	VT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VT
Self-employed workers	19.8%	15.9%	13.5%	10%	97th	69th of 249
Housing vacancy	15.8%	27.4%	19.4%	10.1%	88th	152nd of 247
Residents 65 and older	23.3%	25.5%	21.4%	17.2%	88th	128th of 249
Median age	45.5	47.6	43.1	38.9	87th	140th of 249
Veterans	8.8%	7%	6.2%	6.2%	83rd	54th of 249
Healthcare workers	12.1%	11%	9.9%	9.7%	82nd	57th of 249
Homeownership rate	77.9%	74.8%	73.2%	65.2%	74th	172nd of 247
Tech workers	4.3%	2.9%	3.1%	3.8%	72nd	46th of 249
Median earnings per worker	$53,750	$51,580	$49,843	$49,666	65th	58th of 248
Government workers	15.3%	12.8%	15%	14.5%	61st	116th of 249
Per capita income	$43,064	$48,626	$46,500	$44,673	58th	129th of 249
Residents under 18	23%	17.6%	17.9%	22%	58th	42nd of 249
Median household income	$86,042	$77,594	$81,203	$80,734	57th	89th of 237
Bachelor's degree or higher	33.7%	42.9%	43.8%	35.7%	54th	160th of 248
Average commute	26.5 min	22.9 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	53rd	117th of 240
Median gross rent	$1,425	$1,118	$1,234	$1,413	52nd	40th of 190
Median home value	$341,200	$296,400	$316,600	$332,700	51st	68th of 243
Work from home	11.2%	17.9%	16.9%	15.1%	42nd	172nd of 249
Income inequality (Gini)	0.418	0.467	0.453	0.483	34th	128th of 246
Unemployment rate	3.8%	4.4%	3.6%	5.2%	30th	88th of 249
Uninsured rateStrength	3.3%	3.6%	3.9%	8.4%	15th	132nd of 249
Foreign-born residents	2.2%	3.2%	4.3%	14.1%	13th	142nd of 249
Broadband accessWeakness	84%	90.1%	89.7%	91%	10th	189th of 247
Population density	43/sq mi	60/sq mi	70/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	128th of 249
Poverty rateStrength	3.3%	9.2%	10.1%	12.5%	3rd	216th of 247
Population	1,198	57,990	647,106	334,922,499	2nd	121st of 249
Diversity index	5.5	14.9	18.8	61.4	2nd	211th of 249
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	23.5%	41.5%	48.4%	51.1%	2nd	190th of 234

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

21%

5–17

18–24

25–34

15%

35–44

12%

45–54

17%

55–64

17%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.5

Under 18

23%

65 and over

23.3%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

5.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

35.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.8%

Households

Households: 475
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 70.5%
Married couples: 60.2%
Living alone: 21.3%
Veterans (of adults): 8.8%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

22%

$150–200k

14%

$200k+

Median household income

05065

$86,042

Windsor Co.

$77,594

Vermont

$81,203

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$43,064

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

21.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.418

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

05065

$341,200

Windsor Co.

$296,400

Vermont

$316,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

05065

$1,425

Windsor Co.

$1,118

Vermont

$1,234

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 564
Owner-occupied: 77.9%
Vacant: 15.8%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 23.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 9.8%
Home value to income: 4.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.5%

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

13%

20–29

46%

30–44

27%

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

26.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

14%

Management

13%

Education

13%

Healthcare

12%

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Computer and math

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Production

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

17%

Retail

17%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Construction

12%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Other services

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.7%

Information

0.7%

Agriculture and mining

0.7%

Admin, support and management

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$53,750

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

19.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

18.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	05065	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$72,574	$74,888
Service	$40,341	$26,804
Sales and office	$21,184	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$55,000	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

36%

Some college

11%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

19%

Graduate

14%

High school graduate or higher: 90.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 14.2%
Households with broadband: 84%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 74.3%
No internet access: 13.3%
Without health insurance: 3.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Sharon
State: Vermont
County: Windsor County
Center point: 43.7909° N, 72.4165° W
Land area: 28 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

05065 spans 2 counties

Windsor County95% of land
Orange County5% of land

Zip codes near 05065

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
05084	West Hartford, VT	4.6 mi	183	$115,521	$522,300
05055	Norwich, VT	4.7 mi	3,463	$142,684	$632,400
05070	South Strafford, VT	5.6 mi	510	$125,938	$539,600
05053	North Pomfret, VT	6.3 mi	333	$99,722	$388,600
05068	South Royalton, VT	6.6 mi	2,987	$80,911	$298,600
05072	Strafford, VT	6.6 mi	751	$113,438	$421,600
05075	Thetford Center, VT	7.5 mi	1,438	$101,776	$388,600
05001	White River Junction, VT	7.7 mi	9,751	$78,092	$296,900
05077	Tunbridge, VT	8.4 mi	1,116	$92,656	$310,900
05047	Hartford, VT · PO box	8.8 mi	—	—	—
05031	Barnard, VT	9.5 mi	44	—	—
05058	Post Mills, VT	9.5 mi	128	$76,758	$442,200

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Questions about 05065

What city is zip code 05065?

05065 is assigned to Sharon, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 05065 in?

05065 is mostly in Windsor County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 05065?

About 1,198 people live in 05065, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 05065 in?

05065 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 05065?

The median household income in 05065 is $86,042.

What zip codes are near 05065?

The closest zip codes to 05065 are 05084, 05055, 05070, 05053, 05068.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05065, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.