05656 ZIP Code — Johnson, VT

Lamoille County, Vermont

ZIP code 05656 is located in Johnson, Vermont, within Lamoille County. It covers approximately 47.29 square miles and serves a population of 3,491 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05656

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $59,286.

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 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

3,491
population
47.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05656 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05656

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05656. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Johnson Acceptable
Johnson Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
05655 Hyde Park (5.8 mi) 05652 Eden (6.5 mi) 05464 Jeffersonville (6.6 mi) 05492 Waterville (6.6 mi) 05661 Morrisville (7.6 mi) 05441 Bakersfield (10.1 mi) 05653 Eden Mills (10.1 mi) 05444 Cambridge (11.1 mi) 05672 Stowe (11.6 mi) 05489 Underhill (12.4 mi) 05680 Wolcott (12.4 mi) 05448 East Fairfield (12.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,491
Population density 74 / sq mi
State FIPS 50
County FIPS 015
Geography
Land area 47.29 sq mi
Water area 0.38 sq mi
Latitude 44.6464
Longitude -72.6804
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 50.0% 39.2% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 26.3% 31.8% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 21.8% 23.1% 22.5%
Over $200k 2.0% 5.9% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,491
Population
74
People per sq mi
30.0
Median age
$59,286
Median household income
$30,726
Per capita income
$171,600
Median home value
$986
Median monthly rent
66.0%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unemployment
913
Housing units
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
109
Under 5
116
141
5–9
151
66
10–14
71
137
15–19
146
238
20–24
255
246
25–34
264
210
35–44
225
181
45–54
193
105
55–59
113
87
60–64
94
102
65–74
110
53
75–84
56
11
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1874021.2%
18 and over2,75178.8%
65 and over3439.8%
Median age30.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%
Two or more races 3.9%
Black or African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Other race 0.3%
GroupCount%
White3,23891.3%
Two or more races1373.9%
Black or African American691.9%
Hispanic or Latino541.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native190.5%
Asian170.5%
Other race110.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.0% 39.2% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 26.3% 31.8% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 21.8% 23.1% 22.5%
Over $200k 2.0% 5.9% 6.0%
Under $10k 3.7%
$10k–$15k 3.7%
$15k–$25k 10.5%
$25k–$35k 8.8%
$35k–$50k 17.0%
$50k–$75k 16.2%
$75k–$100k 8.6%
$100k–$150k 19.3%
$150k–$200k 6.1%
$200k+ 5.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.7%
$10k–$15k3.7%
$15k–$25k10.5%
$25k–$35k8.8%
$35k–$50k17.0%
$50k–$75k16.2%
$75k–$100k8.6%
$100k–$150k19.3%
$150k–$200k6.1%
$200k+5.9%
Median income$59,286

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%
$50k–$100k 6.7%
$100k–$150k 17.2%
$150k–$200k 19.3%
$200k–$300k 18.8%
$300k–$500k 12.0%
$500k–$1M 7.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$171,600
Median rent / month$986
Owner occupied66.0%
Renter occupied34.0%
Vacant6.0%
Single-family detached43.2%
Large apartment buildings2.3%
Mobile homes27.3%
Median rooms4.7
Avg household size (owned)2.42

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.0%
2000–200917.9%
1990–19996.6%
1980–198925.2%
1970–197917.6%
1960–19699.7%
1950–19592.9%
1940–19491.7%
1939 or earlier12.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.7%
1 bedroom24.2%
2 bedrooms36.7%
3 bedrooms26.3%
4 bedrooms10.1%
5+ bedrooms2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.2%
1 vehicle42.6%
2 vehicles38.8%
3 or more13.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas7.1%
Electricity5.9%
Propane / LP gas31.7%
Fuel oil38.0%
Wood16.2%
Solar1.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family44835.5%
Cohabiting couple16212.8%
Male householder, no spouse31424.9%
Female householder, no spouse33826.8%
Households with children under 1842833.9%
Households with seniors (65+)26220.8%
Average household size2.41

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married39.0%40.4%
Married40.8%35.4%
Separated0.3%4.6%
Widowed1.5%1.9%
Divorced18.4%17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%
Some HS, no diploma 2.7%
HS graduate 28.1%
Some college, no degree 26.4%
Associate's degree 10.9%
Bachelor's degree 24.3%
Graduate / professional 7.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.0%
Bachelor's or higher31.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool605.0%
Kindergarten927.7%
Elementary school27122.6%
High school756.3%
College / grad school70058.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 18.6%
Retail trade 14.8%
Construction 8.9%
Transportation & utilities 6.7%
Other services 5.5%
Professional & management 4.6%
Manufacturing 3.8%
Finance & real estate 2.9%
Public administration 1.7%
Agriculture & mining 1.6%
Information 1.4%
Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.8%
Service25.3%
Sales & office20.8%
Natural resources & construction10.5%
Production & transportation8.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.8%
Government10.2%
Self-employed4.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone66.2%
Carpool20.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk7.1%
Work from home5.8%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)28.0

Poverty

All people 12.2%
Under 18 years 3.0%
18 and over 14.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 13.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security26.8%
Retirement income13.8%
Supplemental Security4.6%
Cash public assistance3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP14.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity25.5%
High blood pressure22.5%
High cholesterol23.0%
Diabetes6.6%
Heart disease4.9%
Stroke2.3%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis18.3%
Kidney disease2.3%
Pulmonary disease5.9%
Cancer4.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.4%
Binge drinking22.4%
No physical activity17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.7%
Depression25.6%
Fair or poor health11.2%
Poor mental health18.0%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)64.0%
Visited dentist65.7%
Cholesterol screening81.0%
Teeth loss15.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2057.5%
Disability%
Any disability13.3%
Under 188.2%
18–64 years10.4%
65 and over44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance61.9%
Public insurance42.4%
No insurance4.8%
Uninsured under 192.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,26693.6%
Spanish140.4%
Other Indo-European90.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,41597.8%
Born in same state3,32395.2%
Born in different state2,05058.7%
Foreign born922.6%
Naturalized citizen762.2%
Not a US citizen5065.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian52415%
French39211.2%
German2156.2%
Arab1193.4%
English351%
AncestryCount%
Polish330.9%
Irish200.6%
Norwegian60.2%
Dutch40.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.2%
Internet access96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05656

What city is ZIP code 05656 in?

ZIP code 05656 is primarily assigned to Johnson, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05656 in?

ZIP code 05656 falls within Lamoille County, Vermont.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05656?

The median home value in ZIP code 05656 is $171,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 05656?

ZIP code 05656 has an estimated population of 3,491 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05656?

The median household income in ZIP code 05656 is $59,286, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05656 in?

ZIP code 05656 observes the EST timezone.

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