05734 ZIP Code — Bridport, VT

Addison County, Vermont

ZIP code 05734 is located in Bridport, Vermont, within Addison County. It covers approximately 43.23 square miles and serves a population of 1,289 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05734

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 $328,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,583. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 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 05734 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,289

population

43.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05734 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05734

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05734. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bridport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05770 Shoreham (4.9 mi) 05778 Whiting (7.9 mi) 05753 Middlebury (8.7 mi) 12928 Crown Point (9.7 mi) 12974 Port Henry (9.9 mi) 12883 Ticonderoga (10.6 mi) 05760 Orwell (11 mi) 05769 Salisbury (11.1 mi) 12960 Moriah (11.8 mi) 05491 Vergennes (12.6 mi) 12956 Mineville (13.3 mi) 12861 Putnam Station (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,289
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	43.23 sq mi
Water area	2.58 sq mi
Latitude	43.9449
Longitude	-73.3340
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	43.6%	34.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	32.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	26.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	6.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,289

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$72,583

Median household income

$36,668

Per capita income

$328,700

Median home value

$1,157

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

594

Housing units

29.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

103

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	160	12.4%
18 and over	1,129	87.6%
65 and over	307	23.8%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,206	90.7%
Two or more races	82	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	40	3%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	34.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	32.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	26.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	6.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	25.8%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$72,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 39.4%

$500k–$1M 16.9%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$328,700
Median rent / month	$1,157
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	24.0%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	27.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	4.7%
Propane / LP gas	16.4%
Fuel oil	55.0%
Wood	20.5%
Solar	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	262	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	45	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	117	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	107	20.2%
Households with children under 18	118	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	213	40.1%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	25.7%
Married	48.5%	52.7%
Separated	1.5%	0.7%
Widowed	2.7%	8.6%
Divorced	13.2%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 13.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	29.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	11.8%
Kindergarten	24	14.9%
Elementary school	56	34.8%
High school	22	13.7%
College / grad school	40	24.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.8%

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Construction 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Other services 4.7%

Professional & management 3.7%

Public administration 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.4%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.3%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.4%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,226	95.1%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,253	97.2%
Born in same state	1,249	96.9%
Born in different state	756	58.7%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	36	2.8%
Not a US citizen	25	69.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	298	23.1%
French	181	14%
Italian	138	10.7%
German	93	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	1.2%
Polish	12	0.9%
Norwegian	8	0.6%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05734

What city is ZIP code 05734 in?

ZIP code 05734 is primarily assigned to Bridport, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05734 in?

ZIP code 05734 falls within Addison County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05734 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 05734 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05734 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 05734 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05734?

The median home value in ZIP code 05734 is $328,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 05734?

ZIP code 05734 has an estimated population of 1,289 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05734 in?

ZIP code 05734 observes the EST timezone.