Zip code 05682: Worcester, Vermont
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 05682
05682 is a rural zip code in Worcester, Vermont (Washington County), covering 46 sq mi of land. About 1,149 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 44.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $85,417 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $280,200, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,023 a month.
51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28 minutes each way, and 33% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and sales. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 05682 compares
- Work from home32.8%96thU.S. 15.1% · VT 16.9%12th of 249 in VT
- Homeownership rate88.4%94thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · VT 73.2%78th of 247 in VT
- 93rdU.S. 10% · VT 13.5%108th of 249 in VT
- Housing vacancy15.8%88thU.S. 10.1% · VT 19.4%150th of 247 in VT
- Median age44.684thU.S. 38.9 · VT 43.1150th of 249 in VT
- 80thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · VT 43.8%63rd of 248 in VT
- Government workers18.7%80thU.S. 14.5% · VT 15%75th of 249 in VT
- Tech workers4.8%77thU.S. 3.8% · VT 3.1%38th of 249 in VT
- Healthcare workers11.1%72ndU.S. 9.7% · VT 9.9%73rd of 249 in VT
- Median earnings per worker$54,15466thU.S. $49,666 · VT $49,84355th of 248 in VT
- Per capita income$46,07165thU.S. $44,673 · VT $46,50099th of 249 in VT
- Average commute28 min63rdU.S. 26.4 min · VT 23.5 min89th of 240 in VT
- 59thU.S. 17.2% · VT 21.4%199th of 249 in VT
- Median household income$85,41757thU.S. $80,734 · VT $81,20394th of 237 in VT
- Veterans5.8%49thU.S. 6.2% · VT 6.2%148th of 249 in VT
- 45thU.S. 5.2% · VT 3.6%62nd of 249 in VT
- Median home value$280,20040thU.S. $332,700 · VT $316,600121st of 243 in VT
- 33rdU.S. 8.4% · VT 3.9%78th of 249 in VT
- Median gross rent$1,02323rdU.S. $1,413 · VT $1,234135th of 190 in VT
- 13thU.S. 14.1% · VT 4.3%140th of 249 in VT
- Residents under 1815.4%9thU.S. 22% · VT 17.9%174th of 249 in VT
- Poverty rate4.4%8thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · VT 10.1%199th of 247 in VT
- Diversity index13.46thU.S. 61.4 · VT 18.8131st of 249 in VT
- 5thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · VT 0.453197th of 246 in VT
- Broadband access79.6%4thWeaknessU.S. 91% · VT 89.7%220th of 247 in VT
- Population density25/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · VT 70/sq mi195th of 249 in VT
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 51.1% · VT 48.4%187th of 234 in VT
- Population1,1491stU.S. 334,922,499 · VT 647,106127th of 249 in VT
| Measure | 05682 | Washington | VT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 32.8% | 19.1% | 16.9% | 15.1% | 12th of 249 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 88.4% | 73.7% | 73.2% | 65.2% | 78th of 247 | |
| Self-employed workers | 16.1% | 12.7% | 13.5% | 10% | 108th of 249 | |
| Housing vacancy | 15.8% | 16.6% | 19.4% | 10.1% | 150th of 247 | |
| Median age | 44.6 | 43.8 | 43.1 | 38.9 | 150th of 249 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 50.6% | 48.1% | 43.8% | 35.7% | 63rd of 248 | |
| Government workers | 18.7% | 19.2% | 15% | 14.5% | 75th of 249 | |
| Tech workers | 4.8% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 38th of 249 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.1% | 8.9% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 73rd of 249 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $54,154 | $53,074 | $49,843 | $49,666 | 55th of 248 | |
| Per capita income | $46,071 | $47,977 | $46,500 | $44,673 | 99th of 249 | |
| Average commute | 28 min | 23.4 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 89th of 240 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 17.8% | 21.6% | 21.4% | 17.2% | 199th of 249 | |
| Median household income | $85,417 | $83,449 | $81,203 | $80,734 | 94th of 237 | |
| Veterans | 5.8% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 148th of 249 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 2.7% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 62nd of 249 | |
| Median home value | $280,200 | $315,000 | $316,600 | $332,700 | 121st of 243 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5% | 3.1% | 3.9% | 8.4% | 78th of 249 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,023 | $1,163 | $1,234 | $1,413 | 135th of 190 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.2% | 3.2% | 4.3% | 14.1% | 140th of 249 | |
| Residents under 18 | 15.4% | 18% | 17.9% | 22% | 174th of 249 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 4.4% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 12.5% | 199th of 247 | |
| Diversity index | 13.4 | 16.9 | 18.8 | 61.4 | 131st of 249 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.364 | 0.439 | 0.453 | 0.483 | 197th of 246 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 79.6% | 91.6% | 89.7% | 91% | 220th of 247 | |
| Population density | 25/sq mi | 87/sq mi | 70/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 195th of 249 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 25.5% | 40.9% | 48.4% | 51.1% | 187th of 234 | |
| Population | 1,149 | 60,017 | 647,106 | 334,922,499 | 127th of 249 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White93%
- Black1.0%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0.3%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 491
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 61.9%
- Married couples
- 45.2%
- Living alone
- 34%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.8%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 583
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Vacant
- 15.8%
- Median year built
- 1978
- Median rooms
- 5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 25.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 7.8%
- Home value to income
- 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 05682 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $62,750 | $74,888 |
| Service | $17,396 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $53,977 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $9,286 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $21,667 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 25.3%
- Households with broadband
- 79.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 68.2%
- No internet access
- 15.1%
- Without health insurance
- 5%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Worcester
- State
- Vermont
- County
- Washington County
- Center point
- 44.3933° N, 72.5635° W
- Land area
- 46 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 05682
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05648 | Calais, VT | 3.6 mi | $71,719 |
| 05640 | Adamant, VT | 4.9 mi | $114,375 |
| 05650 | East Calais, VT | 6.2 mi | $84,583 |
| 05677 | Waterbury Center, VT | 6.7 mi | $157,139 |
| 05666 | North Montpelier, VT | 7.2 mi | — |
| 05602 | Montpelier, VT | 7.6 mi | $81,320 |
| 05662 | Moscow, VT · PO box | 8.4 mi | — |
| 05651 | East Montpelier, VT | 8.5 mi | $103,393 |
| 05603 | Montpelier, VT · PO box | 9.2 mi | — |
| 05604 | Montpelier, VT · PO box | 9.3 mi | — |
| 05609 | Montpelier, VT · PO box | 9.3 mi | — |
| 05620 | Montpelier, VT · PO box | 9.3 mi | — |
Zip codes like 05682 elsewhere
Questions about 05682
What city is zip code 05682?
05682 is assigned to Worcester, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 05682 in?
05682 is in Washington County, Vermont.
What is the population of 05682?
About 1,149 people live in 05682, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 05682 in?
05682 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 05682?
The median household income in 05682 is $85,417.
What zip codes are near 05682?
The closest zip codes to 05682 are 05648, 05640, 05650, 05677, 05666.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05682, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.