05142 ZIP Code — Cavendish, VT

Windsor County, Vermont

ZIP code 05142 is located in Cavendish, Vermont, within Windsor County. It covers approximately 26.69 square miles and serves a population of 746 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05142

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 $236,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($73,125) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 48% 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 30 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 05142 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

746

population

26.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05142 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05142

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05142. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cavendish	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05153 Proctorsville (2.4 mi) 05150 North Springfield (5.2 mi) 05151 Perkinsville (5.2 mi) 05149 Ludlow (6.3 mi) 05037 Brownsville (6.8 mi) 05062 Reading (7 mi) 05156 Springfield (8.1 mi) 05089 Windsor (8.6 mi) 05758 Mount Holly (10.9 mi) 05056 Plymouth (11.2 mi) 05071 South Woodstock (11.3 mi) 05730 Belmont (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	746
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	26.69 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	43.4005
Longitude	-72.5836
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	40.1%	39.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	34.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	20.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	9.7%	5.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

746

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$73,125

Median household income

$44,132

Per capita income

$236,500

Median home value

$1,596

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

372

Housing units

30.0%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	178	23.9%
18 and over	568	76.1%
65 and over	169	22.7%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 1.8%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	727	95%
Hispanic or Latino	19	2.5%
Other race	14	1.8%
Two or more races	5	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	39.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	34.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	20.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	9.7%	5.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 19.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	19.7%
Median income	$73,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 28.1%

$500k–$1M 10.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$236,500
Median rent / month	$1,596
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	41.5%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	38.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.3%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%
Fuel oil	50.0%
Wood	20.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	145	60.9%
Cohabiting couple	21	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	44	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	28	11.8%
Households with children under 18	85	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	42.4%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.3%	22.1%
Married	55.9%	68.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	1.8%
Divorced	5.6%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 17.9%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	30.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	10.8%
Kindergarten	14	6.9%
Elementary school	95	46.8%
High school	29	14.3%
College / grad school	43	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Agriculture & mining 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Other services 6.3%

Professional & management 5.4%

Construction 4.5%

Retail trade 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.2%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.3%
Retirement income	34.0%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	21.9%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	16.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	713	95.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	736	98.7%
Born in same state	730	97.9%
Born in different state	285	38.2%
Foreign born	6	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.3%
Not a US citizen	6	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	182	24.4%
Italian	116	15.5%
Arab	33	4.4%
Norwegian	16	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	1.9%
German	8	1.1%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	98.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05142

What city is ZIP code 05142 in?

ZIP code 05142 is primarily assigned to Cavendish, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05142 in?

ZIP code 05142 falls within Windsor County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05142 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 05142 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 05142 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 05142 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05142?

ZIP code 05142 has an estimated population of 746 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05142?

The median home value in ZIP code 05142 is $236,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 05142 in?

ZIP code 05142 observes the EST timezone.