05836 ZIP Code — East Hardwick, VT

Caledonia County, Vermont

ZIP code 05836 is located in East Hardwick, Vermont, within Caledonia County. It covers approximately 32.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,371 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05836

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 $175,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,818. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 36% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05836 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,371

population

32.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Hardwick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05842 Greensboro Bend (3.3 mi) 05843 Hardwick (3.9 mi) 05841 Greensboro (6 mi) 05873 West Danville (7.6 mi) 05828 Danville (7.8 mi) 05647 Cabot (8.2 mi) 05681 Woodbury (9.5 mi) 05866 Sheffield (9.7 mi) 05851 Lyndonville (9.9 mi) 05839 Glover (10.8 mi) 05850 Lyndon Center (11.4 mi) 05826 Craftsbury (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,371
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	32.90 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	44.5224
Longitude	-72.2477
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	28.5%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	11.8%	3.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,371

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$93,818

Median household income

$45,567

Per capita income

$175,600

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

666

Housing units

36.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

121

35–44

130

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	313	22.8%
18 and over	1,058	77.2%
65 and over	258	18.8%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,327	95.9%
Two or more races	27	2%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.9%
Black or African American	11	0.8%
Asian	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	11.8%	3.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k+ 12.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	21.0%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	18.2%
$200k+	12.2%
Median income	$93,818

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,600
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.0%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	27.5%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	16.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	45.9%
3 bedrooms	35.7%
4 bedrooms	4.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.2%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	48.4%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Fuel oil	52.1%
Wood	22.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	307	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	77	14.3%
Male householder, no spouse	77	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	78	14.5%
Households with children under 18	210	39.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	189	35.1%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	8.2%
Married	52.6%	68.2%
Separated	1.9%	0.4%
Widowed	1.9%	9.1%
Divorced	16.3%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 10.5%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 15.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	36.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	26.2%
Kindergarten	3	1.1%
Elementary school	141	52.8%
High school	16	6.0%
College / grad school	37	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Manufacturing 20.6%

Construction 16.1%

Retail trade 14.6%

Other services 5.9%

Professional & management 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Public administration 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	25.0%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	14.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.5%
Carpool	31.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 1.3%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	34.3%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	30.2%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,258	91.8%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,365	99.6%
Born in same state	1,345	98.1%
Born in different state	984	71.8%
Foreign born	20	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.4%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	198	14.4%
Italian	129	9.4%
French	109	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	74	5.4%
English	30	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05836

What city is ZIP code 05836 in?

ZIP code 05836 is primarily assigned to East Hardwick, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05836 in?

ZIP code 05836 falls within Caledonia County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05836 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 05836 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05836 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 05836 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05836?

The median home value in ZIP code 05836 is $175,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 05836?

ZIP code 05836 has an estimated population of 1,371 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05836 in?

ZIP code 05836 observes the EST timezone.