05443 ZIP Code — Bristol, VT

Addison County, Vermont

ZIP code 05443 is located in Bristol, Vermont, within Addison County. It covers approximately 108.30 square miles and serves a population of 6,360 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05443

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 $303,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,134. 35% 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 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05443 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,360

population

108.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bristol	Acceptable
Bristol	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05487 Starksboro (5.6 mi) 05472 New Haven (6.7 mi) 05674 Warren (9.5 mi) 05673 Waitsfield (9.5 mi) 05462 Huntington (9.9 mi) 05473 North Ferrisburgh (10.5 mi) 05461 Hinesburg (11.4 mi) 05456 Ferrisburgh (12.3 mi) 05753 Middlebury (13.1 mi) 05491 Vergennes (13.8 mi) 05747 Granville (14.5 mi) 05445 Charlotte (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,360
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	108.30 sq mi
Water area	0.96 sq mi
Latitude	44.1569
Longitude	-73.0308
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%	34.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	32.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	26.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.3%	6.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,360

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$85,134

Median household income

$44,542

Per capita income

$303,700

Median home value

$1,121

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

2,526

Housing units

40.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

123

Under 5

135

149

5–9

163

10–14

178

162

15–19

178

118

20–24

130

328

25–34

358

382

35–44

417

466

45–54

509

315

55–59

344

237

60–64

258

391

65–74

427

139

75–84

151

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,102	17.3%
18 and over	5,258	82.7%
65 and over	1,247	19.6%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 1.7%

Black or African American 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,166	96.1%
Two or more races	108	1.7%
Black or African American	66	1%
Hispanic or Latino	56	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.2%
Other race	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.6%	34.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	32.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	26.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.3%	6.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	15.6%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$85,134

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 32.4%

$300k–$500k 46.6%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$303,700
Median rent / month	$1,121
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	76.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	26.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	3.0%
Propane / LP gas	27.6%
Fuel oil	48.5%
Wood	17.9%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,353	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	311	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	449	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	604	22.2%
Households with children under 18	639	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	900	33.1%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	29.3%
Married	53.0%	47.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	3.8%	6.7%
Divorced	12.7%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 23.9%

Graduate / professional 16.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	40.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	76	6.0%
Kindergarten	54	4.3%
Elementary school	554	44.1%
High school	242	19.3%
College / grad school	331	26.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Professional & management 9.9%

Construction 9.2%

Retail trade 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Other services 3.6%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.5%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.4%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	18.8%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 15.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.4%
High blood pressure	28.9%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	7.2%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	17.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	257	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	12.8%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.6%
Public insurance	39.6%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,102	95.9%
Spanish	50	0.8%
Other Indo-European	44	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,231	98.0%
Born in same state	6,186	97.3%
Born in different state	3,623	57.0%
Foreign born	45	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	129	2.0%
Not a US citizen	41	31.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,480	23.3%
Italian	1,039	16.3%
Arab	1,036	16.3%
German	724	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	222	3.5%
English	73	1.1%
Polish	55	0.9%
Irish	18	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05443

What city is ZIP code 05443 in?

ZIP code 05443 is primarily assigned to Bristol, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05443 in?

ZIP code 05443 falls within Addison County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05443 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 05443 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05443?

ZIP code 05443 has an estimated population of 6,360 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05443?

The median home value in ZIP code 05443 is $303,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05443?

The median household income in ZIP code 05443 is $85,134, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05443 in?

ZIP code 05443 observes the EST timezone.