05143 ZIP Code — Chester, VT

Windsor County, Vermont

ZIP code 05143 is located in Chester, Vermont, within Windsor County. It covers approximately 114.29 square miles and serves a population of 4,967 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05143

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 $248,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($70,911) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05143 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,967

population

114.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05143 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05143

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05143. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chester	Acceptable
Chester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05146 Grafton (4.1 mi) 05141 Cambridgeport (6.2 mi) 05101 Bellows Falls (8.4 mi) 05155 South Londonderry (8.5 mi) 05154 Saxtons River (8.9 mi) 05150 North Springfield (9.9 mi) 05161 Weston (10.1 mi) 05148 Londonderry (10.6 mi) 05156 Springfield (10.9 mi) 05353 Townshend (11.1 mi) 05343 Jamaica (12 mi) 05158 Westminster (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,967
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	114.29 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	43.2260
Longitude	-72.6460
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	40.8%	39.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	34.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	20.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	5.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,967

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$70,911

Median household income

$39,252

Per capita income

$248,300

Median home value

$1,066

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

2,457

Housing units

37.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

105

5–9

106

168

10–14

170

114

15–19

115

184

20–24

186

219

25–34

220

307

35–44

310

317

45–54

319

157

55–59

158

163

60–64

165

517

65–74

522

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	864	17.4%
18 and over	4,103	82.6%
65 and over	1,313	26.4%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,791	95.6%
Two or more races	102	2%
Black or African American	66	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	46	0.9%
Other race	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	39.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	34.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	20.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.4%	5.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$70,911

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 24.3%

$500k–$1M 12.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$248,300
Median rent / month	$1,066
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	29.9%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	28.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	35.1%
3 bedrooms	36.6%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	3.1%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Fuel oil	47.9%
Wood	28.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,189	60.9%
Cohabiting couple	150	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	270	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	344	17.6%
Households with children under 18	467	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	884	45.3%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	18.1%
Married	57.5%	61.2%
Separated	0.9%	0.1%
Widowed	0.8%	7.8%
Divorced	13.9%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 26.6%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	37.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	1.4%
Kindergarten	2	0.2%
Elementary school	507	56.1%
High school	207	22.9%
College / grad school	174	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Construction 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.1%

Professional & management 10.5%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Retail trade 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Other services 2.3%

Public administration 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.1%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.4%
Carpool	16.6%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	14.2%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 9.9%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 20.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.3%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	294	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	21.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.1%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,796	96.6%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,804	96.7%
Born in same state	4,770	96.0%
Born in different state	2,618	52.7%
Foreign born	34	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	163	3.3%
Not a US citizen	132	81.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,235	24.9%
Italian	803	16.2%
Arab	413	8.3%
German	202	4.1%
Polish	94	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	68	1.4%
English	45	0.9%
Irish	19	0.4%
Norwegian	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05143

What city is ZIP code 05143 in?

ZIP code 05143 is primarily assigned to Chester, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05143 in?

ZIP code 05143 falls within Windsor County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05143 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 05143 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05143 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 05143 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 05143 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 05143 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05143?

ZIP code 05143 has an estimated population of 4,967 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05143 in?

ZIP code 05143 observes the EST timezone.