05032 ZIP Code — Bethel, VT

Windsor County, Vermont

ZIP code 05032 is located in Bethel, Vermont, within Windsor County. It covers approximately 67.93 square miles and serves a population of 2,894 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05032

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $233,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($72,417) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 30% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05032 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,894

population

67.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05032 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05032

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05032. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bethel	Acceptable
Bethel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05772 Stockbridge (4.2 mi) 05068 South Royalton (6.1 mi) 05053 North Pomfret (9.4 mi) 05067 South Pomfret (9.5 mi) 05061 Randolph Center (10.6 mi) 05767 Rochester (10.7 mi) 05091 Woodstock (10.8 mi) 05065 Sharon (11.3 mi) 05751 Killington (11.4 mi) 05762 Pittsfield (11.5 mi) 05077 Tunbridge (11.9 mi) 05041 East Randolph (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,894
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	67.93 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	43.7941
Longitude	-72.6601
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	36.6%	39.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	34.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	20.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	5.4%	5.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,894

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$72,417

Median household income

$43,631

Per capita income

$233,400

Median home value

$1,325

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,187

Housing units

29.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

121

10–14

119

15–19

20–24

218

25–34

215

161

35–44

160

223

45–54

220

112

55–59

111

60–64

125

65–74

124

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	709	24.5%
18 and over	2,185	75.5%
65 and over	431	14.9%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,809	95.9%
Two or more races	56	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	34	1.2%
Black or African American	16	0.5%
Asian	10	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.6%	39.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	34.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	20.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	5.4%	5.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 26.6%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	26.6%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$72,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 27.0%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 28.7%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,400
Median rent / month	$1,325
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	32.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.8%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	19.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	2.8%
Propane / LP gas	21.9%
Fuel oil	36.6%
Wood	33.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	552	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	106	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	190	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	284	25.1%
Households with children under 18	281	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	340	30.0%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	28.3%
Married	50.8%	52.9%
Separated	1.4%	1.2%
Widowed	1.5%	2.4%
Divorced	12.5%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	79	11.0%
Kindergarten	26	3.6%
Elementary school	335	46.7%
High school	152	21.2%
College / grad school	126	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Construction 15.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Retail trade 11.1%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Professional & management 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Information 3.0%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.1%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	15.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 0.6%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	16.8%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	29.4%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	128	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	18.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.6%
Public insurance	44.6%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,713	93.7%
Spanish	36	1.3%
Other Indo-European	33	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,847	98.4%
Born in same state	2,816	97.3%
Born in different state	1,174	40.6%
Foreign born	31	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	47	1.6%
Not a US citizen	27	57.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	735	25.4%
Arab	391	13.5%
Italian	362	12.5%
German	170	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	46	1.6%
English	21	0.7%
Dutch	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05032

What city is ZIP code 05032 in?

ZIP code 05032 is primarily assigned to Bethel, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05032 in?

ZIP code 05032 falls within Windsor County, Vermont.

What is the population of ZIP code 05032?

ZIP code 05032 has an estimated population of 2,894 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05032?

The median home value in ZIP code 05032 is $233,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05032?

The median household income in ZIP code 05032 is $72,417, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05032 in?

ZIP code 05032 observes the EST timezone.