05048 ZIP Code — Hartland, VT

Windsor County, Vermont

ZIP code 05048 is located in Hartland, Vermont, within Windsor County. It covers approximately 29.63 square miles and serves a population of 2,649 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05048

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 $318,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,005. 36% 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 24 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 05048 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,649
population
29.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05048 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05048

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City Status
Hartland Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
05073 Taftsville (3.8 mi) 05052 North Hartland (4.2 mi) 05089 Windsor (6.7 mi) 05001 White River Junction (6.7 mi) 05071 South Woodstock (7.1 mi) 05009 White River Junction (7.3 mi) 03781 Plainfield (7.8 mi) 05037 Brownsville (8.3 mi) 03770 Meriden (8.5 mi) 05091 Woodstock (8.7 mi) 05067 South Pomfret (9.4 mi) 05062 Reading (9.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,649
Population density 89 / sq mi
State FIPS 50
County FIPS 027
Geography
Land area 29.63 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 43.5782
Longitude -72.4291
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 32.2% 39.8% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 40.5% 34.3% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 20.5% 20.0% 22.5%
Over $200k 6.7% 5.9% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,649
Population
89
People per sq mi
49.7
Median age
$87,005
Median household income
$43,730
Per capita income
$318,700
Median home value
$1,033
Median monthly rent
84.7%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
1,062
Housing units
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
47
Under 5
37
94
5–9
76
119
10–14
95
94
15–19
76
34
20–24
28
122
25–34
99
169
35–44
136
211
45–54
170
128
55–59
103
102
60–64
82
301
65–74
242
47
75–84
37
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1862223.5%
18 and over2,02776.5%
65 and over62723.7%
Median age49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%
Two or more races 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,56396.8%
Two or more races582.2%
Asian200.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.2%
Black or African American30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.2% 39.8% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 40.5% 34.3% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 20.5% 20.0% 22.5%
Over $200k 6.7% 5.9% 6.0%
Under $10k 3.0%
$10k–$15k 1.2%
$15k–$25k 6.9%
$25k–$35k 8.5%
$35k–$50k 7.8%
$50k–$75k 16.3%
$75k–$100k 16.2%
$100k–$150k 18.3%
$150k–$200k 8.6%
$200k+ 13.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.0%
$10k–$15k1.2%
$15k–$25k6.9%
$25k–$35k8.5%
$35k–$50k7.8%
$50k–$75k16.3%
$75k–$100k16.2%
$100k–$150k18.3%
$150k–$200k8.6%
$200k+13.1%
Median income$87,005

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%
$50k–$100k 2.0%
$100k–$150k 7.7%
$150k–$200k 9.5%
$200k–$300k 26.2%
$300k–$500k 33.2%
$500k–$1M 17.3%
$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$318,700
Median rent / month$1,033
Owner occupied84.7%
Renter occupied15.3%
Vacant13.7%
Single-family detached84.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.5%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.64

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.6%
2000–200913.2%
1990–19999.4%
1980–198916.8%
1970–197911.9%
1960–19695.9%
1950–19597.7%
1940–19493.5%
1939 or earlier27.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.0%
1 bedroom12.1%
2 bedrooms24.5%
3 bedrooms32.5%
4 bedrooms23.6%
5+ bedrooms6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.2%
1 vehicle22.9%
2 vehicles47.3%
3 or more28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Propane / LP gas27.3%
Fuel oil46.0%
Wood24.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family64461.0%
Cohabiting couple938.8%
Male householder, no spouse21120.0%
Female householder, no spouse10710.1%
Households with children under 1834132.3%
Households with seniors (65+)39637.5%
Average household size2.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.2%27.5%
Married58.9%63.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.3%3.6%
Divorced13.6%5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%
Some HS, no diploma 2.2%
HS graduate 19.7%
Some college, no degree 27.5%
Associate's degree 14.7%
Bachelor's degree 20.4%
Graduate / professional 14.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.0%
Bachelor's or higher35.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool295.1%
Kindergarten203.5%
Elementary school30453.1%
High school17029.7%
College / grad school508.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 18.5%
Manufacturing 14.1%
Construction 12.0%
Other services 7.6%
Agriculture & mining 6.9%
Professional & management 6.6%
Public administration 4.2%
Retail trade 2.9%
Finance & real estate 1.3%
Transportation & utilities 0.7%
Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts55.6%
Service17.2%
Sales & office11.9%
Natural resources & construction11.0%
Production & transportation4.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.5%
Government8.7%
Self-employed15.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.2%
Carpool12.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.0%
Work from home15.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.7

Poverty

All people 8.6%
Under 18 years 7.6%
18 and over 8.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.8%
Retirement income35.9%
Supplemental Security6.1%
Cash public assistance0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP0.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.7%
High blood pressure28.8%
High cholesterol30.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Heart disease5.9%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma11.0%
Arthritis25.5%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.5%
Binge drinking17.9%
No physical activity19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.1%
Depression25.7%
Fair or poor health11.5%
Poor mental health14.3%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.7%
Visited dentist66.6%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss14.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1286.3%
Disability%
Any disability12.2%
Under 181.4%
18–64 years9.3%
65 and over29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.0%
Public insurance46.5%
No insurance1.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,56596.8%
Spanish90.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander90.4%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,51895.1%
Born in same state2,51895.1%
Born in different state46217.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen1314.9%
Not a US citizen129.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French48018.1%
Italian46517.6%
German1254.7%
Arab873.3%
Dutch692.6%
AncestryCount%
Polish682.6%
English180.7%
Irish90.3%
Norwegian90.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.8%
Internet access98.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05048

What city is ZIP code 05048 in?

ZIP code 05048 is primarily assigned to Hartland, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05048 in?

ZIP code 05048 falls within Windsor County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05048 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 05048 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05048 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 05048 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05048?

The median home value in ZIP code 05048 is $318,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 05048?

ZIP code 05048 has an estimated population of 2,649 residents, with a density of 89 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05048 in?

ZIP code 05048 observes the EST timezone.

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