05043 ZIP Code — East Thetford, VT

Orange County, Vermont

ZIP code 05043 is located in East Thetford, Vermont, within Orange County. It covers approximately 9.06 square miles and serves a population of 1,131 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05043

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 $260,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,779. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

1,131

population

9.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05043 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05043

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Thetford	Acceptable
East Thetford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05075 Thetford Center (3.3 mi) 03768 Lyme (5.1 mi) 05058 Post Mills (5.2 mi) 05055 Norwich (6.3 mi) 03755 Hanover (7 mi) 05070 South Strafford (7.1 mi) 05045 Fairlee (7.1 mi) 03750 Etna (7.2 mi) 03756 Lebanon (8.6 mi) 05072 Strafford (9.1 mi) 03777 Orford (9.7 mi) 05065 Sharon (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,131
Population density	125 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	9.06 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	43.8169
Longitude	-72.2182
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	16.1%	38.1%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	54.5%	36.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	22.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	5.5%	3.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,131

Population

125

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$79,779

Median household income

$42,556

Per capita income

$260,800

Median home value

$1,199

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

463

Housing units

47.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

115

45–54

114

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	218	19.3%
18 and over	913	80.7%
65 and over	149	13.2%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Two or more races 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,110	97.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.4%
Two or more races	5	0.4%
Asian	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.1%	38.1%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	54.5%	36.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	22.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	5.5%	3.6%	6.0%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 32.5%

$75k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	32.5%
$75k–$100k	26.2%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	14.0%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$79,779

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 54.5%

$300k–$500k 25.8%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$260,800
Median rent / month	$1,199
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	35.7%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	8.5%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	34.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	42.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	4.7%
Propane / LP gas	33.7%
Fuel oil	42.2%
Wood	19.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	206	41.8%
Cohabiting couple	16	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	165	33.5%
Female householder, no spouse	106	21.5%
Households with children under 18	92	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	23.9%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	30.4%
Married	42.2%	43.3%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	2.9%
Divorced	26.7%	23.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 9.1%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 27.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	47.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	6.1%
Elementary school	119	48.8%
High school	85	34.8%
College / grad school	25	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.5%

Construction 22.5%

Professional & management 16.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Other services 5.4%

Retail trade 3.5%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Public administration 2.5%

Information 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Transportation & utilities 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.4%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	21.3%
Production & transportation	0.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.4%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.4%
High blood pressure	27.3%
High cholesterol	30.2%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.1%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	16.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	7.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	12.4%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	21.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.5%
Public insurance	30.4%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,119	98.9%
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)	1,071	94.7%
Born in same state	1,071	94.7%
Born in different state	200	17.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	60	5.3%
Not a US citizen	28	46.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	290	25.6%
Italian	169	14.9%
German	128	11.3%
Arab	53	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	2.3%
Dutch	8	0.7%
Polish	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05043

What city is ZIP code 05043 in?

ZIP code 05043 is primarily assigned to East Thetford, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05043 in?

ZIP code 05043 falls within Orange County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05043 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 05043 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05043?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05043?

ZIP code 05043 has an estimated population of 1,131 residents, with a density of 125 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05043?

The median household income in ZIP code 05043 is $79,779, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05043 in?

ZIP code 05043 observes the EST timezone.