05342 ZIP Code — Jacksonville, VT

Windham County, Vermont

ZIP code 05342 is located in Jacksonville, Vermont, within Windham County. It covers approximately 17.40 square miles and serves a population of 612 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05342

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 $261,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,646. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 45% 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 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05342 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

612
population
17.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05342 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05342

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City Status
Jacksonville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
05358 West Halifax (2.4 mi) 05361 Whitingham (4.2 mi) 01340 Colrain (7.7 mi) 05301 Brattleboro (7.7 mi) 05363 Wilmington (8.1 mi) 01346 Heath (8.3 mi) 01367 Rowe (9.4 mi) 05350 Readsboro (9.5 mi) 01339 Charlemont (11.3 mi) 05341 East Dover (12 mi) 01337 Bernardston (12.2 mi) 05362 Williamsville (12.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 612
Population density 35 / sq mi
State FIPS 50
County FIPS 025
Geography
Land area 17.40 sq mi
Water area 0.14 sq mi
Latitude 42.7812
Longitude -72.7901
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 62.9% 46.6% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 20.5% 30.4% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 16.1% 17.8% 22.5%
Over $200k 0.5% 5.3% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

612
Population
35
People per sq mi
52.8
Median age
$53,646
Median household income
$24,302
Per capita income
$261,800
Median home value
$992
Median monthly rent
87.6%
Home ownership
4.4%
Poverty rate
12.2%
Unemployment
354
Housing units
42.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
Under 5
9
12
5–9
8
18
10–14
13
28
15–19
20
23
20–24
16
32
25–34
23
24
35–44
16
32
45–54
23
49
55–59
34
73
60–64
51
21
65–74
15
15
75–84
10
21
85+
14
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811819.3%
18 and over49480.7%
65 and over9615.7%
Median age52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Other race 1.1%
Asian 1%
GroupCount%
White59996.8%
Hispanic or Latino71.1%
Other race71.1%
Asian61%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 62.9% 46.6% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 20.5% 30.4% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 16.1% 17.8% 22.5%
Over $200k 0.5% 5.3% 6.0%
Under $10k 11.1%
$15k–$25k 8.3%
$25k–$35k 17.5%
$35k–$50k 7.4%
$50k–$75k 15.2%
$75k–$100k 21.7%
$100k–$150k 15.2%
$150k–$200k 1.4%
$200k+ 2.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k11.1%
$15k–$25k8.3%
$25k–$35k17.5%
$35k–$50k7.4%
$50k–$75k15.2%
$75k–$100k21.7%
$100k–$150k15.2%
$150k–$200k1.4%
$200k+2.3%
Median income$53,646

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.1%
$100k–$150k 2.6%
$150k–$200k 20.0%
$200k–$300k 47.4%
$300k–$500k 21.6%
$500k–$1M 6.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$261,800
Median rent / month$992
Owner occupied87.6%
Renter occupied12.4%
Vacant43.0%
Single-family detached93.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.1%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)3.02

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.8%
2010–20190.8%
2000–20094.5%
1990–19998.7%
1980–198911.8%
1970–197925.5%
1960–19697.3%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19495.5%
1939 or earlier34.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)6.6%
1 bedroom11.5%
2 bedrooms16.8%
3 bedrooms33.6%
4 bedrooms22.6%
5+ bedrooms8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.8%
1 vehicle35.9%
2 vehicles50.2%
3 or more11.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Propane / LP gas8.3%
Fuel oil55.3%
Wood36.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10447.9%
Cohabiting couple156.9%
Male householder, no spouse7132.7%
Female householder, no spouse2712.4%
Households with children under 184219.4%
Households with seniors (65+)8338.2%
Average household size2.82

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married51.1%32.1%
Married32.6%52.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed8.9%0.9%
Divorced7.4%14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.7%
HS graduate 43.0%
Some college, no degree 10.6%
Associate's degree 2.9%
Bachelor's degree 24.5%
Graduate / professional 18.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher99.3%
Bachelor's or higher42.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool54.7%
Kindergarten98.4%
Elementary school4239.3%
High school4643.0%
College / grad school54.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 19.8%
Manufacturing 16.9%
Agriculture & mining 11.4%
Construction 10.1%
Finance & real estate 5.9%
Retail trade 5.5%
Professional & management 4.2%
Public administration 2.5%
Transportation & utilities 1.3%
Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts43.5%
Service17.7%
Sales & office11.4%
Natural resources & construction13.9%
Production & transportation13.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.7%
Government15.6%
Self-employed17.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.8%
Carpool2.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.8%
Work from home14.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)30.7

Poverty

All people 4.4%
Under 18 years 2.5%
18 and over 4.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.7%
Retirement income30.4%
Supplemental Security4.6%
Cash public assistance3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP0.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity26.7%
High blood pressure29.9%
High cholesterol29.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis25.9%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.2%
Binge drinking17.7%
No physical activity17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.3%
Depression25.0%
Fair or poor health11.2%
Poor mental health13.7%
Poor physical health9.5%
No health insurance8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.0%
Visited dentist68.9%
Cholesterol screening91.0%
Teeth loss13.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans275.5%
Disability%
Any disability17.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years13.3%
65 and over57.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance44.6%
Public insurance57.4%
No insurance5.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only59196.6%
Spanish30.5%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages30.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)56692.5%
Born in same state56692.5%
Born in different state22035.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen467.5%
Not a US citizen3576.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French10316.8%
Italian9715.8%
German559%
English132.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab81.3%
Polish30.5%
Irish20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.5%
Internet access96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05342

What city is ZIP code 05342 in?

ZIP code 05342 is primarily assigned to Jacksonville, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05342 in?

ZIP code 05342 falls within Windham County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05342 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 05342 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05342 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 05342 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05342?

ZIP code 05342 has an estimated population of 612 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05342?

The median household income in ZIP code 05342 is $53,646, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05342 in?

ZIP code 05342 observes the EST timezone.

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