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Rutland County
East Wallingford, VT
05742
05742 ZIP Code — East Wallingford, VT
Rutland County, Vermont
ZIP code 05742 is located in
East Wallingford ,
Vermont ,
within Rutland County .
It covers approximately 23.96 square miles and serves a population of
699 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 802 .
About ZIP code 05742
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 $232,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($61,833) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 05742 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
699
Population density
29 / sq mi
State FIPS
50
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
23.96 sq mi
Water area
0.28 sq mi
Latitude
43.4262
Longitude
-72.8886
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
802
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.2%
44.6%
39.3%
$50k – $100k
34.0%
32.5%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
21.6%
19.6%
22.5%
Over $200k
11.2%
3.2%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$61,833
Median household income
$232,100
Median home value
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 141 20.2% 18 and over 558 79.8% 65 and over 153 21.9% Median age 41.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.2%
44.6%
39.3%
$50k – $100k
34.0%
32.5%
32.2%
$100k – $200k
21.6%
19.6%
22.5%
Over $200k
11.2%
3.2%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.6% $10k–$15k 6.3% $15k–$25k 4.7% $25k–$35k 10.9% $35k–$50k 15.2% $50k–$75k 14.8% $75k–$100k 8.2% $100k–$150k 15.2% $150k–$200k 2.3% $200k+ 15.6% Median income $61,833
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $232,100 Median rent / month $895 Owner occupied 85.2% Renter occupied 14.8% Vacant 34.0% Single-family detached 82.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.8% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.93
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.5% 2000–2009 7.2% 1990–1999 10.1% 1980–1989 16.5% 1970–1979 10.8% 1960–1969 5.9% 1950–1959 7.0% 1940–1949 2.6% 1939 or earlier 31.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.3% 1 bedroom 4.4% 2 bedrooms 33.8% 3 bedrooms 29.9% 4 bedrooms 22.7% 5+ bedrooms 7.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.3% 1 vehicle 33.6% 2 vehicles 43.0% 3 or more 21.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.0% Electricity 0.8% Propane / LP gas 14.8% Fuel oil 45.7% Wood 30.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 133 52.0% Cohabiting couple 18 7.0% Male householder, no spouse 30 11.7% Female householder, no spouse 75 29.3% Households with children under 18 74 28.9% Households with seniors (65+) 99 38.7% Average household size 2.73
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.5% 21.3% Married 43.8% 52.8% Separated 0.0% 6.4% Widowed 6.8% 5.2% Divorced 19.9% 14.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.7%
Graduate / professional
11.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.5% Bachelor's or higher 34.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 11.1% Kindergarten 5 4.6% Elementary school 86 79.6% High school 1 0.9% College / grad school 4 3.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
14.2%
Education & healthcare
12.9%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.8% Service 4.4% Sales & office 5.7% Natural resources & construction 28.6% Production & transportation 19.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.3% Government 5.3% Self-employed 11.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.8% Carpool 1.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 14.6% Other means 1.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.0% Retirement income 26.2% Supplemental Security 9.0% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 15.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.0% High blood pressure 32.2% High cholesterol 31.7% Diabetes 8.9% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 27.3% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 6.8% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.7% Binge drinking 17.9% No physical activity 18.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.8% Depression 22.8% Fair or poor health 12.0% Poor mental health 14.1% Poor physical health 9.7% No health insurance 8.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.2% Visited dentist 70.9% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 13.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 40 7.2%
Disability % Any disability 20.5% Under 18 11.3% 18–64 years 22.0% 65 and over 24.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 51.6% Public insurance 59.4% No insurance 2.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 664 95.0% 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) 684 97.9% Born in same state 684 97.9% Born in different state 410 58.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 15 2.1% Not a US citizen 15 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 111 15.9% German 90 12.9% Italian 39 5.6% Arab 17 2.4%
Ancestry Count % English 6 0.9% Polish 6 0.9% Dutch 4 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.6% Internet access 93.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05742
What city is ZIP code 05742 in?
ZIP code 05742 is primarily assigned to East Wallingford, Vermont.
What county is ZIP code 05742 in?
ZIP code 05742 falls within Rutland County, Vermont.
Is ZIP code 05742 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 05742 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 05742 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 05742 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 05742?
ZIP code 05742 has an estimated population of 699 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 05742?
The median household income in ZIP code 05742 is $61,833, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 05742 in?
ZIP code 05742 observes the EST timezone.
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