05647 ZIP Code — Cabot, VT

Washington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05647 is located in Cabot, Vermont, within Washington County. It covers approximately 27.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,214 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05647

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,832. 38% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05647 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,214

population

27.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05647 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05647

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05647. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cabot	Acceptable
Cabot	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05873 West Danville (4.3 mi) 05658 Marshfield (4.5 mi) 05862 Peacham (6.4 mi) 05681 Woodbury (6.7 mi) 05650 East Calais (7.2 mi) 05836 East Hardwick (8.2 mi) 05843 Hardwick (8.3 mi) 05828 Danville (8.8 mi) 05667 Plainfield (9.8 mi) 05648 Calais (10.4 mi) 05842 Greensboro Bend (11.5 mi) 05821 Barnet (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,214
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	27.20 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	44.4070
Longitude	-72.2899
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	41.8%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	43.5%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,214

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$68,832

Median household income

$35,187

Per capita income

$225,200

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

532

Housing units

39.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

125

45–54

103

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	327	26.9%
18 and over	887	73.1%
65 and over	269	22.2%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 1.6%

Asian 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,152	94.3%
Two or more races	24	2%
Black or African American	20	1.6%
Asian	11	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.6%
Other race	7	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	43.5%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	1.5%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 30.9%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	30.9%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$68,832

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 37.4%

$300k–$500k 16.0%

$500k–$1M 10.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,200
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	28.5%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	23.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	13.4%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	42.5%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	12.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.4%
Propane / LP gas	25.5%
Fuel oil	28.0%
Wood	28.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	272	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	18	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	78	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	107	22.5%
Households with children under 18	142	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	189	39.8%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	14.9%
Married	55.3%	65.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	0.6%	3.4%
Divorced	10.0%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 22.1%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 23.2%

Graduate / professional 16.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	39.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.6%
Kindergarten	7	2.3%
Elementary school	180	58.3%
High school	100	32.4%
College / grad school	14	4.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Construction 17.2%

Retail trade 16.0%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Other services 8.8%

Public administration 7.1%

Professional & management 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Information 0.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.1%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	21.4%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.7%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	16.8%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.1

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 3.0%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	29.6%
High cholesterol	30.2%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	18.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	22.0%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.7%
Public insurance	62.8%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,181	97.3%
Spanish	8	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,179	97.1%
Born in same state	1,179	97.1%
Born in different state	760	62.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	35	2.9%
Not a US citizen	22	62.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	140	11.5%
Italian	124	10.2%
German	96	7.9%
Arab	72	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.5%
Polish	4	0.3%
Irish	3	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05647

What city is ZIP code 05647 in?

ZIP code 05647 is primarily assigned to Cabot, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05647 in?

ZIP code 05647 falls within Washington County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05647 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 05647 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05647 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 05647 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05647?

ZIP code 05647 has an estimated population of 1,214 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05647?

The median home value in ZIP code 05647 is $225,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 05647 in?

ZIP code 05647 observes the EST timezone.