05733 ZIP Code — Brandon, VT

Rutland County, Vermont

ZIP code 05733 is located in Brandon, Vermont, within Rutland County. It covers approximately 107.88 square miles and serves a population of 6,038 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05733

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 $222,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,780. 42% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05733 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,038

population

107.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05733 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05733

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05733. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brandon	Acceptable
Brandon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05769 Salisbury (5.5 mi) 05778 Whiting (6.2 mi) 05763 Pittsford (8.3 mi) 05744 Florence (10.5 mi) 05748 Hancock (10.6 mi) 05760 Orwell (10.9 mi) 05762 Pittsfield (11 mi) 05770 Shoreham (11.7 mi) 05753 Middlebury (11.7 mi) 05737 Chittenden (12.3 mi) 05767 Rochester (12.3 mi) 05735 Castleton (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,038
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	107.88 sq mi
Water area	2.29 sq mi
Latitude	43.8405
Longitude	-73.0923
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	45.8%	44.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	19.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,038

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$67,780

Median household income

$38,369

Per capita income

$222,900

Median home value

$963

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

2,892

Housing units

28.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

138

Under 5

144

152

5–9

157

205

10–14

213

158

15–19

165

20–24

248

25–34

257

289

35–44

300

523

45–54

544

344

55–59

358

144

60–64

150

402

65–74

418

220

75–84

228

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,235	20.5%
18 and over	4,803	79.5%
65 and over	1,374	22.8%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Two or more races 3.8%

Asian 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,656	92.6%
Two or more races	232	3.8%
Asian	79	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	67	1.1%
Black or African American	41	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.3%
Other race	14	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	44.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	19.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$67,780

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 24.1%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,900
Median rent / month	$963
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	24.6%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	33.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	3.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.8%
Fuel oil	56.9%
Wood	19.1%
Solar	0.8%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,213	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	328	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	413	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	537	21.6%
Households with children under 18	610	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	950	38.1%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.3%	20.8%
Married	48.3%	51.1%
Separated	2.0%	1.9%
Widowed	0.8%	13.1%
Divorced	8.6%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	28.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	156	12.8%
Kindergarten	58	4.8%
Elementary school	602	49.5%
High school	291	23.9%
College / grad school	109	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Retail trade 14.6%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Construction 7.6%

Other services 6.5%

Professional & management 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Public administration 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 15.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	439	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,756	95.3%
Spanish	13	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,902	97.7%
Born in same state	5,878	97.4%
Born in different state	3,590	59.5%
Foreign born	24	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	136	2.3%
Not a US citizen	117	86.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,300	21.5%
Italian	799	13.2%
Arab	635	10.5%
German	453	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	65	1.1%
Polish	41	0.7%
Dutch	17	0.3%
Norwegian	16	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05733

What city is ZIP code 05733 in?

ZIP code 05733 is primarily assigned to Brandon, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05733 in?

ZIP code 05733 falls within Rutland County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05733 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 05733 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05733 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 05733 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 05733 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 05733 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 05733?

ZIP code 05733 has an estimated population of 6,038 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05733 in?

ZIP code 05733 observes the EST timezone.