Zip code 05836: East Hardwick, Vermont

Q: What city is zip code 05836?

05836 is assigned to East Hardwick, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 05836 in?

05836 is in Caledonia County, Vermont.

Q: What is the population of 05836?

About 1,531 people live in 05836, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 05836?

The median household income in 05836 is $99,929.

Q: What zip codes are near 05836?

The closest zip codes to 05836 are 05842, 05843, 05841, 05828, 05873.

Residential delivery areaCaledonia CountyEastern Time

Population

1,531

Median household income

$100K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$242K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

33 sq mi

47 people/sq mi

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

About 05836

05836 is a rural zip code in East Hardwick, Vermont (Caledonia County), covering 33 sq mi of land. About 1,531 people live here, or 47 per square mile. The median resident is 43.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $99,929 a year, 24% above the national median of $80,734. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $241,800, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 94% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.4 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and healthcare.

How 05836 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate94.2%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VT 73.2%24th of 247 in VT
Housing vacancy19.6%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · VT 19.4%133rd of 247 in VT
Healthcare workers13.7%
91st
U.S. 9.7% · VT 9.9%41st of 249 in VT
Self-employed workers14.9%
90th
U.S. 10% · VT 13.5%122nd of 249 in VT
Bachelor's degree or higher52.6%
82nd
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · VT 43.8%54th of 248 in VT
Median age43.3
79th
U.S. 38.9 · VT 43.1164th of 249 in VT
Residents 65 and older21%
79th
U.S. 17.2% · VT 21.4%160th of 249 in VT
Per capita income$51,407
74th
U.S. $44,673 · VT $46,50063rd of 249 in VT
Median household income$99,929
71st
U.S. $80,734 · VT $81,20347th of 237 in VT
Work from home15.4%
63rd
U.S. 15.1% · VT 16.9%123rd of 249 in VT
Broadband access93.5%
62nd
U.S. 91% · VT 89.7%67th of 247 in VT
Average commute27.4 min
59th
U.S. 26.4 min · VT 23.5 min97th of 240 in VT
Median earnings per worker$50,775
58th
U.S. $49,666 · VT $49,84389th of 248 in VT
Veterans5.7%
48th
U.S. 6.2% · VT 6.2%151st of 249 in VT
Government workers13.5%
48th
U.S. 14.5% · VT 15%140th of 249 in VT
Residents under 1820.2%
33rd
U.S. 22% · VT 17.9%82nd of 249 in VT
Median home value$241,800
31st
U.S. $332,700 · VT $316,600171st of 243 in VT
Uninsured rate4.4%
26th
U.S. 8.4% · VT 3.9%91st of 249 in VT
Poverty rate5.4%
14th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · VT 10.1%181st of 247 in VT
Tech workers1%
13th
U.S. 3.8% · VT 3.1%163rd of 249 in VT
Unemployment rate2.3%
8th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VT 3.6%131st of 249 in VT
Population density47/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VT 70/sq mi118th of 249 in VT
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · VT 4.3%190th of 249 in VT
Income inequality (Gini)0.363
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VT 0.453200th of 246 in VT
Diversity index8.8
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · VT 18.8178th of 249 in VT
Population1,531
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · VT 647,10699th of 249 in VT
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · VT 48.4%215th of 234 in VT

Measure	05836	Caledonia	VT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VT
Homeownership rateStrength	94.2%	79.2%	73.2%	65.2%	99th	24th of 247
Housing vacancy	19.6%	19%	19.4%	10.1%	93rd	133rd of 247
Healthcare workers	13.7%	10.4%	9.9%	9.7%	91st	41st of 249
Self-employed workers	14.9%	14.8%	13.5%	10%	90th	122nd of 249
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	52.6%	33.2%	43.8%	35.7%	82nd	54th of 248
Median age	43.3	46	43.1	38.9	79th	164th of 249
Residents 65 and older	21%	23.1%	21.4%	17.2%	79th	160th of 249
Per capita income	$51,407	$40,336	$46,500	$44,673	74th	63rd of 249
Median household income	$99,929	$69,970	$81,203	$80,734	71st	47th of 237
Work from home	15.4%	15.1%	16.9%	15.1%	63rd	123rd of 249
Broadband access	93.5%	86.4%	89.7%	91%	62nd	67th of 247
Average commute	27.4 min	25.6 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	59th	97th of 240
Median earnings per worker	$50,775	$44,156	$49,843	$49,666	58th	89th of 248
Veterans	5.7%	6.6%	6.2%	6.2%	48th	151st of 249
Government workers	13.5%	15.5%	15%	14.5%	48th	140th of 249
Residents under 18	20.2%	18.4%	17.9%	22%	33rd	82nd of 249
Median home value	$241,800	$227,900	$316,600	$332,700	31st	171st of 243
Uninsured rate	4.4%	4%	3.9%	8.4%	26th	91st of 249
Poverty rateStrength	5.4%	11.7%	10.1%	12.5%	14th	181st of 247
Tech workers	1%	1.4%	3.1%	3.8%	13th	163rd of 249
Unemployment rateStrength	2.3%	2.2%	3.6%	5.2%	8th	131st of 249
Population density	47/sq mi	47/sq mi	70/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	118th of 249
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	2.5%	4.3%	14.1%	6th	190th of 249
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.363	0.438	0.453	0.483	4th	200th of 246
Diversity index	8.8	15.3	18.8	61.4	3rd	178th of 249
Population	1,531	30,475	647,106	334,922,499	2nd	99th of 249
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	47.6%	48.4%	51.1%	1st	215th 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

13%

5–17

18–24

25–34

19%

35–44

15%

45–54

11%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.3

Under 18

20.2%

65 and over

21%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black0.4%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

8.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

62.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

0.8%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 634
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 74.9%
Married couples: 63.6%
Living alone: 15.8%
Veterans (of adults): 5.7%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

18%

$200k+

12%

Median household income

05836

$99,929

Caledonia Co.

$69,970

Vermont

$81,203

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$51,407

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

29.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.363

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

05836

$241,800

Caledonia Co.

$227,900

Vermont

$316,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

05836

—

Caledonia Co.

$920

Vermont

$1,234

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.9%

Housing units: 789
Owner-occupied: 94.2%
Vacant: 19.6%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

61%

Carpooled

24%

Transit

0.3%

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

27%

20–29

18%

30–44

29%

45–59

14%

60+

Average commute

27.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

69.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

16%

Management

15%

Healthcare

14%

Construction and repair

13%

Education

10%

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Sales

Engineering and science

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Industries

Health care and social assistance

18%

Manufacturing

15%

Retail

14%

Education

13%

Construction

12%

Public administration

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Information

0.8%

Wholesale

0.6%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$50,775

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

18.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	05836	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$70,288	$74,888
Service	$25,417	$26,804
Sales and office	$52,623	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,602	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,741	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

30%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

32%

Graduate

21%

High school graduate or higher: 95.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 52.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 21%
Households with broadband: 93.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 64%
No internet access: 6.5%
Without health insurance: 4.4%
Limited-English households: 1.4%

Geography

City (USPS): East Hardwick
State: Vermont
County: Caledonia County
Center point: 44.5186° N, 72.2308° W
Land area: 33 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 05836

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
05842	Greensboro Bend, VT	5 mi	458	$85,536	$219,800
05843	Hardwick, VT	5.6 mi	2,198	$71,818	$191,700
05841	Greensboro, VT	7.4 mi	297	$103,875	$462,200
05828	Danville, VT	7.7 mi	2,092	$72,121	$279,100
05873	West Danville, VT	7.9 mi	864	$70,288	$249,700
05647	Cabot, VT	8.2 mi	1,122	$76,406	$249,400
05681	Woodbury, VT	8.4 mi	119	$103,472	$230,000
05851	Lyndonville, VT	9.2 mi	6,024	$68,488	$227,200
05850	Lyndon Center, VT	10 mi	307	—	$294,700
05866	Sheffield, VT	10 mi	684	$64,609	$160,000
05839	Glover, VT	11 mi	664	$74,018	$242,800
05863	Saint Johnsbury Center, VT · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 05836

What city is zip code 05836?

05836 is assigned to East Hardwick, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 05836 in?

05836 is in Caledonia County, Vermont.

What is the population of 05836?

About 1,531 people live in 05836, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 05836 in?

05836 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 05836?

The median household income in 05836 is $99,929.

What zip codes are near 05836?

The closest zip codes to 05836 are 05842, 05843, 05841, 05828, 05873.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05836, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.