Zip code 05734: Bridport, Vermont
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 05734
05734 is a rural zip code in Bridport, Vermont (Addison County), covering 43 sq mi of land. About 1,297 people live here, or 30 per square mile. The median resident is 50.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $81,250 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 $358,600, or 4.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,194 a month.
34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.9 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and office and administrative support.
How 05734 compares
- Median age50.295thU.S. 38.9 · VT 43.178th of 249 in VT
- Housing vacancy21.5%94thU.S. 10.1% · VT 19.4%125th of 247 in VT
- 92ndU.S. 17.2% · VT 21.4%96th of 249 in VT
- Homeownership rate82.7%84thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · VT 73.2%133rd of 247 in VT
- Veterans7.2%69thU.S. 6.2% · VT 6.2%104th of 249 in VT
- 62ndU.S. 10% · VT 13.5%190th of 249 in VT
- Per capita income$43,75660thU.S. $44,673 · VT $46,500125th of 249 in VT
- Median home value$358,60055thU.S. $332,700 · VT $316,60061st of 243 in VT
- 55thU.S. 35.7% · VT 43.8%157th of 248 in VT
- Average commute26.9 min55thU.S. 26.4 min · VT 23.5 min108th of 240 in VT
- Uninsured rate7.2%53rdU.S. 8.4% · VT 3.9%30th of 249 in VT
- Median household income$81,25052ndU.S. $80,734 · VT $81,203109th of 237 in VT
- Work from home12.4%48thU.S. 15.1% · VT 16.9%153rd of 249 in VT
- Median earnings per worker$44,16737thU.S. $49,666 · VT $49,843176th of 248 in VT
- Median gross rent$1,19436thU.S. $1,413 · VT $1,23478th of 190 in VT
- 33rdU.S. 51.1% · VT 48.4%110th of 234 in VT
- Government workers10.5%23rdU.S. 14.5% · VT 15%182nd of 249 in VT
- 18thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · VT 0.453159th of 246 in VT
- Tech workers1.1%15thU.S. 3.8% · VT 3.1%158th of 249 in VT
- 14thU.S. 14.1% · VT 4.3%124th of 249 in VT
- Residents under 1815.8%10thU.S. 22% · VT 17.9%168th of 249 in VT
- Diversity index16.49thU.S. 61.4 · VT 18.893rd of 249 in VT
- Poverty rate4.4%8thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · VT 10.1%197th of 247 in VT
- Population density30/sq mi4thU.S. 95/sq mi · VT 70/sq mi171st of 249 in VT
- Broadband access79.5%4thWeaknessU.S. 91% · VT 89.7%221st of 247 in VT
- Population1,2972ndU.S. 334,922,499 · VT 647,106112th of 249 in VT
- 2ndU.S. 9.7% · VT 9.9%212th of 249 in VT
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · VT 3.6%201st of 249 in VT
| Measure | 05734 | Addison | VT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.2 | 44.1 | 43.1 | 38.9 | 78th of 249 | |
| Housing vacancy | 21.5% | 15% | 19.4% | 10.1% | 125th of 247 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 25.4% | 22.6% | 21.4% | 17.2% | 96th of 249 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82.7% | 79.3% | 73.2% | 65.2% | 133rd of 247 | |
| Veterans | 7.2% | 5.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 104th of 249 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.3% | 15.4% | 13.5% | 10% | 190th of 249 | |
| Per capita income | $43,756 | $44,917 | $46,500 | $44,673 | 125th of 249 | |
| Median home value | $358,600 | $361,200 | $316,600 | $332,700 | 61st of 243 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.2% | 43.6% | 43.8% | 35.7% | 157th of 248 | |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 23.6 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 108th of 240 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.2% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 8.4% | 30th of 249 | |
| Median household income | $81,250 | $89,639 | $81,203 | $80,734 | 109th of 237 | |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 17.4% | 16.9% | 15.1% | 153rd of 249 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $44,167 | $47,418 | $49,843 | $49,666 | 176th of 248 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,194 | $1,177 | $1,234 | $1,413 | 78th of 190 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 46.3% | 45.9% | 48.4% | 51.1% | 110th of 234 | |
| Government workers | 10.5% | 11.4% | 15% | 14.5% | 182nd of 249 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.396 | 0.427 | 0.453 | 0.483 | 159th of 246 | |
| Tech workers | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 158th of 249 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.4% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 14.1% | 124th of 249 | |
| Residents under 18 | 15.8% | 16% | 17.9% | 22% | 168th of 249 | |
| Diversity index | 16.4 | 19.5 | 18.8 | 61.4 | 93rd of 249 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 4.4% | 7.6% | 10.1% | 12.5% | 197th of 247 | |
| Population density | 30/sq mi | 49/sq mi | 70/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 171st of 249 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 79.5% | 91.4% | 89.7% | 91% | 221st of 247 | |
| Population | 1,297 | 37,664 | 647,106 | 334,922,499 | 112th of 249 | |
| Healthcare workers | 4.1% | 8.5% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 212th of 249 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 3.8% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 201st 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
- White91%
- Black0%
- Hispanic1%
- Asian0.2%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 567
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 67%
- Married couples
- 50.6%
- Living alone
- 27.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.2%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 722
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Vacant
- 21.5%
- Median year built
- 1977
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 46.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 19.4%
- Home value to income
- 4.4× (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 | 05734 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $60,577 | $74,888 |
| Service | $21,118 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $29,861 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $46,875 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $47,898 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 13.9%
- Households with broadband
- 79.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 64.2%
- No internet access
- 16.9%
- Without health insurance
- 7.2%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Bridport
- State
- Vermont
- County
- Addison County
- Center point
- 43.9817° N, 73.3319° W
- Land area
- 43 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 05734
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05770 | Shoreham, VT | 6.3 mi | $92,188 |
| 05753 | Middlebury, VT | 7.7 mi | $91,659 |
| 12974 | Port Henry, NY | 8.5 mi | $47,278 |
| 05778 | Whiting, VT | 9.4 mi | $82,857 |
| 05491 | Vergennes, VT | 9.5 mi | $87,917 |
| 12956 | Mineville, NY | 11 mi | $69,692 |
| 05769 | Salisbury, VT | 11 mi | $99,792 |
| 05740 | East Middlebury, VT · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 12960 | Moriah, NY | 12 mi | $64,702 |
| 05472 | New Haven, VT | 13 mi | $92,537 |
| 12928 | Crown Point, NY | 13 mi | $82,813 |
| 05760 | Orwell, VT | 13 mi | $67,784 |
Zip codes like 05734 elsewhere
Questions about 05734
What city is zip code 05734?
05734 is assigned to Bridport, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 05734 in?
05734 is in Addison County, Vermont.
What is the population of 05734?
About 1,297 people live in 05734, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 05734 in?
05734 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 05734?
The median household income in 05734 is $81,250.
What zip codes are near 05734?
The closest zip codes to 05734 are 05770, 05753, 12974, 05778, 05491.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05734, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.