05343 ZIP Code — Jamaica, VT

Windham County, Vermont

ZIP code 05343 is located in Jamaica, Vermont, within Windham County. It covers approximately 46.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,056 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05343

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $277,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($66,932) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% 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 28 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 05343 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,056

population

46.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05343 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05343

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05343. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jamaica	Acceptable
Jamaica	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05355 Wardsboro (5.6 mi) 05155 South Londonderry (5.6 mi) 05353 Townshend (6.5 mi) 05360 West Wardsboro (6.6 mi) 05340 Bondville (7.3 mi) 05152 Peru (9.2 mi) 05356 West Dover (9.9 mi) 05345 Newfane (9.9 mi) 05148 Londonderry (10.3 mi) 05341 East Dover (10.3 mi) 05146 Grafton (10.8 mi) 05143 Chester (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,056
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	46.47 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	43.1022
Longitude	-72.8134
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	42.1%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	5.1%	5.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,056

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$66,932

Median household income

$42,998

Per capita income

$277,500

Median home value

$1,282

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

1,148

Housing units

29.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	214	20.3%
18 and over	842	79.7%
65 and over	249	23.6%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Black or African American 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,013	95.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	2.1%
Black or African American	21	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	5.1%	5.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 26.6%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	26.6%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	12.4%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$66,932

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 31.8%

$300k–$500k 24.3%

$500k–$1M 15.0%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$277,500
Median rent / month	$1,282
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	62.0%
Single-family detached	77.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	28.5%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.1%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	5.9%
Propane / LP gas	19.2%
Fuel oil	49.5%
Wood	24.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	215	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	53	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	99	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	92	20.0%
Households with children under 18	97	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	169	36.8%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	30.2%
Married	50.8%	45.2%
Separated	2.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	17.5%
Divorced	12.6%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.8%
Bachelor's or higher	29.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	3.3%
Elementary school	94	44.8%
High school	67	31.9%
College / grad school	42	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.0%

Construction 16.1%

Retail trade 13.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Finance & real estate 8.3%

Other services 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Professional & management 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Public administration 1.2%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.9%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	23.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.6%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	3.8%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	15.0%
Other means	7.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 26.3%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 11.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.2%
High blood pressure	29.4%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.7%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.1%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,024	97.0%
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)	1,043	98.8%
Born in same state	1,031	97.6%
Born in different state	557	52.7%
Foreign born	12	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	13	1.2%
Not a US citizen	9	69.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	177	16.8%
French	164	15.5%
Arab	80	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	65	6.2%
English	8	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05343

What city is ZIP code 05343 in?

ZIP code 05343 is primarily assigned to Jamaica, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05343 in?

ZIP code 05343 falls within Windham County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05343 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 05343 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05343?

ZIP code 05343 has an estimated population of 1,056 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05343?

The median home value in ZIP code 05343 is $277,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05343?

The median household income in ZIP code 05343 is $66,932, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05343 in?

ZIP code 05343 observes the EST timezone.