05046 ZIP Code — Groton, VT

Caledonia County, Vermont

ZIP code 05046 is located in Groton, Vermont, within Caledonia County. It covers approximately 62.31 square miles and serves a population of 1,323 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05046

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 $201,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,162. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05046 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,323

population

62.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05046 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Groton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05076 Topsham (6.7 mi) 05069 South Ryegate (7 mi) 05862 Peacham (7 mi) 05086 West Topsham (7.4 mi) 05042 East Ryegate (7.5 mi) 05667 Plainfield (8.6 mi) 05649 East Barre (8.8 mi) 05641 Barre (9.9 mi) 05658 Marshfield (10.3 mi) 05081 Wells River (10.4 mi) 05821 Barnet (10.6 mi) 05040 East Corinth (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,323
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	62.31 sq mi
Water area	1.21 sq mi
Latitude	44.2274
Longitude	-72.2565
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	44.1%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,323

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$73,162

Median household income

$34,422

Per capita income

$201,700

Median home value

$550

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

746

Housing units

28.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

104

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

102

65–74

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	208	15.7%
18 and over	1,115	84.3%
65 and over	283	21.4%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,256	94.2%
Two or more races	59	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.8%
Asian	8	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.9%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$73,162

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.4%

$50k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 22.0%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,700
Median rent / month	$550
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	33.2%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	22.7%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	33.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	35.3%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	1.7%
Propane / LP gas	26.1%
Fuel oil	44.4%
Wood	25.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	307	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	24	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	103	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	107	19.8%
Households with children under 18	139	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	207	38.3%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	32.4%
Married	53.5%	51.9%
Separated	2.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	5.1%
Divorced	14.8%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.3%
Kindergarten	2	0.7%
Elementary school	83	27.8%
High school	105	35.1%
College / grad school	99	33.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.1%

Construction 10.8%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Retail trade 8.6%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Public administration 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Other services 4.9%

Professional & management 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.8%
Government	23.8%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.2%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	12.8%
Other means	5.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 24.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	29.1%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	114	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.6%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,289	97.4%
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)	1,282	96.9%
Born in same state	1,275	96.4%
Born in different state	460	34.8%
Foreign born	7	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	41	3.1%
Not a US citizen	41	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	322	24.3%
French	223	16.9%
German	97	7.3%
Arab	64	4.8%
Norwegian	15	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	0.8%
Irish	6	0.5%
Dutch	5	0.4%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05046

What city is ZIP code 05046 in?

ZIP code 05046 is primarily assigned to Groton, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05046 in?

ZIP code 05046 falls within Caledonia County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05046 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 05046 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05046 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 05046 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 05046 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 05046 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 05046?

ZIP code 05046 has an estimated population of 1,323 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05046 in?

ZIP code 05046 observes the EST timezone.