05042 ZIP Code — East Ryegate, VT

Caledonia County, Vermont

ZIP code 05042 is located in East Ryegate, Vermont, within Caledonia County. It covers approximately 26.57 square miles and serves a population of 669 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05042

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 $226,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 60% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05042 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

669

population

26.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05042 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05042

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Ryegate	Acceptable
East Ryegate	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05069 South Ryegate (5.2 mi) 05081 Wells River (5.2 mi) 03740 Bath (6.3 mi) 03771 Monroe (6.8 mi) 05821 Barnet (7.2 mi) 05046 Groton (7.5 mi) 05076 Topsham (8.8 mi) 05051 Newbury (9.5 mi) 05862 Peacham (9.8 mi) 03774 North Haverhill (10.5 mi) 03585 Lisbon (10.7 mi) 05040 East Corinth (11.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	669
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	26.57 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	44.2134
Longitude	-72.1059
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	43.3%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

669

Population

People per sq mi

56.9

Median age

$60,000

Median household income

$38,575

Per capita income

$226,100

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

2.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

328

Housing units

39.2%

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

122

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	118	17.6%
18 and over	551	82.4%
65 and over	256	38.3%
Median age	56.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Asian 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	634	92.8%
Two or more races	25	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	14	2%
Asian	10	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 23.0%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	23.0%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$60,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 42.1%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,100
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	18.8%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	28.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	13.5%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.1%
Electricity	1.0%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Fuel oil	34.5%
Wood	35.2%
Solar	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	167	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	53	17.4%
Male householder, no spouse	16	5.3%
Female householder, no spouse	68	22.4%
Households with children under 18	69	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	177	58.2%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.7%	20.8%
Married	63.6%	50.0%
Separated	6.2%	1.2%
Widowed	1.7%	8.2%
Divorced	7.9%	19.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 31.3%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	39.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	16.5%
Kindergarten	3	2.4%
Elementary school	45	35.4%
High school	39	30.7%
College / grad school	19	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Retail trade 11.1%

Public administration 7.7%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Construction 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Information 3.7%

Professional & management 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Other services 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	22.8%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 2.1%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 1.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 6.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.2%
Retirement income	42.4%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.2%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	10.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	632	94.5%
Spanish	10	1.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	648	96.9%
Born in same state	648	96.9%
Born in different state	268	40.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	3.1%
Not a US citizen	17	81.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	123	18.4%
Italian	122	18.2%
German	24	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	2.5%
Arab	17	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05042

What city is ZIP code 05042 in?

ZIP code 05042 is primarily assigned to East Ryegate, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05042 in?

ZIP code 05042 falls within Caledonia County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05042 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 05042 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05042 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 05042 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 05042 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 05042 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05042?

ZIP code 05042 has an estimated population of 669 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05042 in?

ZIP code 05042 observes the EST timezone.