05843 ZIP Code — Hardwick, VT

Caledonia County, Vermont

ZIP code 05843 is located in Hardwick, Vermont, within Caledonia County. It covers approximately 46.61 square miles and serves a population of 2,414 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05843

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $59,286. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05843 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,414

population

46.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hardwick	Acceptable
Hardwick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05836 East Hardwick (3.9 mi) 05841 Greensboro (5.8 mi) 05842 Greensboro Bend (6 mi) 05681 Woodbury (6.7 mi) 05680 Wolcott (7.7 mi) 05647 Cabot (8.3 mi) 05826 Craftsbury (9.5 mi) 05873 West Danville (9.6 mi) 05650 East Calais (10.6 mi) 05827 Craftsbury Common (11.1 mi) 05828 Danville (11.2 mi) 05658 Marshfield (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,414
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	46.61 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	44.5241
Longitude	-72.3263
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	802

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,414

Population

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$59,286

Median household income

$34,120

Per capita income

$160,700

Median home value

$816

Median monthly rent

73.6%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

948

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

184

25–34

199

35–44

159

45–54

172

55–59

60–64

206

65–74

223

107

75–84

115

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	393	16.3%
18 and over	2,021	83.7%
65 and over	675	28.0%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Two or more races 8.6%

Black or African American 2.2%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,142	88.7%
Two or more races	208	8.6%
Black or African American	52	2.2%
Asian	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 0.2%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 18.9%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.2%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	18.9%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$59,286

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 12.5%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,700
Median rent / month	$816
Owner occupied	73.6%
Renter occupied	26.4%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	65.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	0.2%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	45.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	40.9%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	9.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.5%
Electricity	3.3%
Propane / LP gas	28.4%
Fuel oil	26.4%
Wood	30.3%
Solar	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	470	43.2%
Cohabiting couple	78	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	175	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	365	33.5%
Households with children under 18	289	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	435	40.0%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	26.2%
Married	53.4%	48.3%
Separated	0.0%	4.3%
Widowed	6.2%	8.8%
Divorced	15.3%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	15.8%
Kindergarten	49	13.4%
Elementary school	175	47.8%
High school	42	11.5%
College / grad school	42	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Retail trade 11.6%

Construction 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Public administration 7.3%

Other services 7.0%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Professional & management 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.5%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	7.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.7%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	28.5%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.2%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	159	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	58.1%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,287	94.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,332	96.6%
Born in same state	2,295	95.1%
Born in different state	1,662	68.8%
Foreign born	37	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	82	3.4%
Not a US citizen	42	51.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	552	22.9%
German	230	9.5%
Arab	201	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	179	7.4%
Polish	3	0.1%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	89.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05843

What city is ZIP code 05843 in?

ZIP code 05843 is primarily assigned to Hardwick, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05843 in?

ZIP code 05843 falls within Caledonia County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05843 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 05843 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05843 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 05843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05843?

The median home value in ZIP code 05843 is $160,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 05843?

ZIP code 05843 has an estimated population of 2,414 residents, with a density of 52 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05843 in?

ZIP code 05843 observes the EST timezone.