05748 ZIP Code — Hancock, VT
Addison County, Vermont
ZIP code 05748 is located in Hancock, Vermont, within Addison County. It covers approximately 38.44 square miles and serves a population of 480 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.
About ZIP code 05748
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 $185,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
The gap between median ($69,623) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
480
population
38.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05748 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05748
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05748. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hancock | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
05767 Rochester (4.6 mi)
05747 Granville (7.2 mi)
05762 Pittsfield (9.8 mi)
05769 Salisbury (10.3 mi)
05733 Brandon (10.6 mi)
05060 Randolph (11.1 mi)
05763 Pittsford (12.9 mi)
05772 Stockbridge (13 mi)
05669 Roxbury (13.3 mi)
05674 Warren (13.5 mi)
05737 Chittenden (14.3 mi)
05753 Middlebury (14.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 480 |
| Population density | 12 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 50 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 38.44 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.9176 |
| Longitude | -72.9084 |
| 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 | 27.2% | 34.8% | 39.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 51.3% | 32.7% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.2% | 26.3% | 22.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.3% | 6.2% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
480
Population
12
People per sq mi
31.4
Median age
$69,623
Median household income
$43,866
Per capita income
$185,400
Median home value
$940
Median monthly rent
55.4%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
159
Housing units
34.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
19
Under 5
12
26
5–9
16
10
10–14
6
9
15–19
6
57
20–24
34
53
25–34
32
11
35–44
7
29
45–54
17
11
55–59
6
16
60–64
10
28
65–74
16
28
75–84
16
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 102 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 378 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 93 | 19.4% |
| Median age | 31.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.8%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
1%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
Other race
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 458 | 94.8% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 5 | 1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.2% | 34.8% | 39.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 51.3% | 32.7% | 32.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.2% | 26.3% | 22.5% |
| Over $200k | 8.3% | 6.2% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
0.9%
$35k–$50k
7.5%
$50k–$75k
40.8%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
9.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 0.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 40.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 9.4% |
| Median income | $69,623 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
9.3%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
41.5%
$200k–$300k
24.6%
$300k–$500k
7.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,400 |
| Median rent / month | $940 |
| Owner occupied | 55.4% |
| Renter occupied | 44.6% |
| Vacant | 16.1% |
| Single-family detached | 88.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 42.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 49.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.7% |
| 3 or more | 51.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.4% |
| Electricity | 2.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.9% |
| Fuel oil | 68.1% |
| Wood | 17.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 73 | 34.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 40 | 18.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 68 | 31.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 32 | 15.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 57 | 26.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 53 | 24.9% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 62.3% | 26.5% |
| Married | 31.6% | 53.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 16.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
44.2%
Some college, no degree
12.6%
Associate's degree
1.4%
Bachelor's degree
28.4%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 14 | 14.3% |
| Elementary school | 44 | 44.9% |
| High school | 15 | 15.3% |
| College / grad school | 25 | 25.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
29.9%
Construction
19.1%
Education & healthcare
12.9%
Other services
8.7%
Professional & management
7.5%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Finance & real estate
1.7%
Information
0.4%
Public administration
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.0% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 13.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 42.3% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.0% |
| Government | 3.7% |
| Self-employed | 13.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 60.5% |
| Carpool | 35.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 3.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.0 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
24.5%
18 and over
6.4%
Married-couple families
12.3%
Female-led households
15.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.6% |
| Retirement income | 14.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 33.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 17.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.7% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 8.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 71.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 26 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 12.7% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 38.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.5% |
| Public insurance | 50.7% |
| No insurance | 5.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 449 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 5 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 5 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 462 | 96.3% |
| Born in same state | 461 | 96.0% |
| Born in different state | 314 | 65.4% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 18 | 3.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 10 | 55.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 184 | 38.3% |
| Italian | 59 | 12.3% |
| French | 52 | 10.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 18 | 3.8% |
| English | 3 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 2 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.4% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05748
What city is ZIP code 05748 in?
ZIP code 05748 is primarily assigned to Hancock, Vermont.
What county is ZIP code 05748 in?
ZIP code 05748 falls within Addison County, Vermont.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05748?
The median home value in ZIP code 05748 is $185,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 05748?
ZIP code 05748 has an estimated population of 480 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 05748?
The median household income in ZIP code 05748 is $69,623, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 05748 in?
ZIP code 05748 observes the EST timezone.