05735 ZIP Code — Castleton, VT

Rutland County, Vermont

ZIP code 05735 is located in Castleton, Vermont, within Rutland County. It covers approximately 44.28 square miles and serves a population of 3,646 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05735

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $186,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($49,643) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 49% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05735 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,646

population

44.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05735 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05735

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05735. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Castleton	Acceptable
Castleton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05732 Bomoseen (2.3 mi) 05744 Florence (5.1 mi) 05765 Proctor (6.6 mi) 05743 Fair Haven (7.1 mi) 05777 West Rutland (8.2 mi) 05764 Poultney (8.9 mi) 05763 Pittsford (10.4 mi) 05760 Orwell (11.4 mi) 12837 Hampton (11.8 mi) 05757 Middletown Springs (11.9 mi) 12887 Whitehall (12.1 mi) 05701 Rutland (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,646
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	44.28 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	43.6539
Longitude	-73.1656
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	51.4%	44.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	19.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,646

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$49,643

Median household income

$30,365

Per capita income

$186,900

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

1,615

Housing units

35.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

299

15–19

281

217

20–24

204

233

25–34

219

118

35–44

110

168

45–54

157

134

55–59

125

108

60–64

101

252

65–74

237

103

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	522	14.3%
18 and over	3,124	85.7%
65 and over	809	22.2%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Black or African American 1.4%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,413	90.4%
Two or more races	132	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	130	3.4%
Black or African American	52	1.4%
Other race	44	1.2%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	44.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	19.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 18.3%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	18.3%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$49,643

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,900
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	25.4%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	20.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	38.6%
2 vehicles	46.7%
3 or more	12.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	7.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.9%
Fuel oil	50.7%
Wood	14.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	475	35.2%
Cohabiting couple	144	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	321	23.8%
Female householder, no spouse	410	30.4%
Households with children under 18	198	14.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	609	45.1%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.9%	46.4%
Married	31.6%	30.2%
Separated	0.0%	3.4%
Widowed	4.4%	11.1%
Divorced	12.1%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 24.2%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	35.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	3.0%
Kindergarten	14	1.2%
Elementary school	194	16.4%
High school	162	13.7%
College / grad school	776	65.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.2%

Retail trade 11.3%

Professional & management 7.3%

Construction 6.8%

Other services 6.2%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Public administration 2.6%

Information 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	26.9%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	17.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	10.4%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.9

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 18.1%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 43.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.8%
Retirement income	37.0%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.5%
High blood pressure	25.1%
High cholesterol	25.8%
Diabetes	7.0%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	20.9%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.3%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	82.0%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	174	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	13.4%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	48.4%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,537	97.0%
Spanish	14	0.4%
Other Indo-European	8	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,589	98.4%
Born in same state	3,574	98.0%
Born in different state	2,029	55.7%
Foreign born	15	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	57	1.6%
Not a US citizen	47	82.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	735	20.2%
French	732	20.1%
Arab	257	7%
German	225	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	0.8%
Polish	29	0.8%
Irish	16	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05735

What city is ZIP code 05735 in?

ZIP code 05735 is primarily assigned to Castleton, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05735 in?

ZIP code 05735 falls within Rutland County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05735 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 05735 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 05735 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 05735 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05735?

15% of residents in ZIP code 05735 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05735?

The median home value in ZIP code 05735 is $186,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 05735 in?

ZIP code 05735 observes the EST timezone.