05739 ZIP Code — Danby, VT

Rutland County, Vermont

ZIP code 05739 is located in Danby, Vermont, within Rutland County. It covers approximately 46.95 square miles and serves a population of 1,299 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05739

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 $270,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,750. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05739 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,299

population

46.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05739 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05739

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05739. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Danby	Acceptable
Danby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05773 Wallingford (6.5 mi) 05253 East Dorset (6.6 mi) 05251 Dorset (7.2 mi) 05742 East Wallingford (7.3 mi) 05761 Pawlet (7.9 mi) 05161 Weston (9.6 mi) 05730 Belmont (9.9 mi) 05148 Londonderry (10 mi) 05152 Peru (10.3 mi) 05758 Mount Holly (10.9 mi) 05757 Middletown Springs (11.2 mi) 05775 West Pawlet (11.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,299
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	46.95 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	43.3522
Longitude	-72.9926
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	48.6%	44.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	19.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	3.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,299

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$57,750

Median household income

$34,837

Per capita income

$270,000

Median home value

$894

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

633

Housing units

25.1%

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

111

65–74

103

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	267	20.6%
18 and over	1,032	79.4%
65 and over	382	29.4%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,259	96%
Two or more races	36	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	13	1%
Asian	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	44.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	19.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	3.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$57,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 30.3%

$300k–$500k 32.5%

$500k–$1M 10.4%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$270,000
Median rent / month	$894
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	23.7%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	29.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	3.1%
Propane / LP gas	19.8%
Fuel oil	49.5%
Wood	20.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	315	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	24	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	97	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	115	20.9%
Households with children under 18	131	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	271	49.2%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	16.2%
Married	62.8%	59.4%
Separated	0.0%	4.6%
Widowed	5.0%	13.8%
Divorced	10.6%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	8.1%
Kindergarten	32	12.3%
Elementary school	103	39.6%
High school	62	23.8%
College / grad school	42	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.3%

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Construction 8.5%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Professional & management 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Other services 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Public administration 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 23.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,238	95.3%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,260	97.0%
Born in same state	1,254	96.5%
Born in different state	671	51.7%
Foreign born	6	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	39	3.0%
Not a US citizen	22	56.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	261	20.1%
French	178	13.7%
Arab	113	8.7%
German	30	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	1.6%
Polish	15	1.2%
Norwegian	12	0.9%
Dutch	11	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05739

What city is ZIP code 05739 in?

ZIP code 05739 is primarily assigned to Danby, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05739 in?

ZIP code 05739 falls within Rutland County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05739 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 05739 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05739 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 05739 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 05739 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 05739 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05739?

ZIP code 05739 has an estimated population of 1,299 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05739 in?

ZIP code 05739 observes the EST timezone.