05730 ZIP Code — Belmont, VT

Rutland County, Vermont

ZIP code 05730 is located in Belmont, Vermont, within Rutland County. It covers approximately 19.89 square miles and serves a population of 412 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05730

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $333,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,944. 51% 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. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05730 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

412

population

19.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05730 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05730

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05730. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belmont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05758 Mount Holly (1.1 mi) 05742 East Wallingford (3.4 mi) 05149 Ludlow (5.8 mi) 05161 Weston (7.7 mi) 05056 Plymouth (8.9 mi) 05738 Cuttingsville (8.9 mi) 05773 Wallingford (9.6 mi) 05153 Proctorsville (9.7 mi) 05739 Danby (9.9 mi) 05759 North Clarendon (10.4 mi) 05142 Cavendish (12 mi) 05148 Londonderry (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	412
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	19.89 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	43.4211
Longitude	-72.8207
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	802

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	44.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	19.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

412

Population

People per sq mi

63.7

Median age

$86,944

Median household income

$39,633

Per capita income

$333,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

358

Housing units

45.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	76	18.4%
18 and over	336	81.6%
65 and over	189	45.9%
Median age	63.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	412	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	44.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	19.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.2%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 28.1%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	28.1%
$100k–$150k	24.2%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$86,944

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 50.3%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 9.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$333,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	53.5%
Single-family detached	81.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	29.8%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	20.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	15.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	40.4%
2 vehicles	51.7%
3 or more	7.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	12.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.9%
Fuel oil	58.4%
Wood	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	112	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	16	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	13	7.3%
Female householder, no spouse	37	20.8%
Households with children under 18	22	12.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	60.7%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.1%	10.8%
Married	67.8%	65.7%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.2%
Divorced	11.9%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 9.5%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 26.2%

Graduate / professional 19.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	45.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	8.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	57	81.4%
High school	7	10.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.2%

Construction 34.2%

Professional & management 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Retail trade 4.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.7%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	31.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	37.4%
Government	30.5%
Self-employed	32.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 65.8%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.1%
Retirement income	36.5%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	71.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	1.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	22.4%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	61.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	400	97.1%
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)	387	93.9%
Born in same state	365	88.6%
Born in different state	187	45.4%
Foreign born	22	5.3%
Naturalized citizen	25	6.1%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	91	22.1%
French	55	13.3%
English	13	3.2%
Dutch	10	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	7	1.7%
Arab	6	1.5%
German	4	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	97.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05730

What city is ZIP code 05730 in?

ZIP code 05730 is primarily assigned to Belmont, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05730 in?

ZIP code 05730 falls within Rutland County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05730 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 05730 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05730 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 05730 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 05730 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 05730 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05730?

17% of residents in ZIP code 05730 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 05730 in?

ZIP code 05730 observes the EST timezone.