05471 ZIP Code — Montgomery Center, VT

Franklin County, Vermont

ZIP code 05471 is located in Montgomery Center, Vermont, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 48.99 square miles and serves a population of 693 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05471

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $224,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($40,104) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 05471 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

693
population
48.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05471 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05471

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05471. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Montgomery Center Acceptable
Montgomery Center Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
05476 Richford (7.6 mi) 05847 Lowell (8.1 mi) 05652 Eden (8.6 mi) 05859 North Troy (9 mi) 05441 Bakersfield (9.4 mi) 05450 Enosburg Falls (10.6 mi) 05868 Troy (10.9 mi) 05653 Eden Mills (11.5 mi) 05492 Waterville (12.8 mi) 05820 Albany (13.4 mi) 05845 Irasburg (14.6 mi) 05857 Newport Center (15 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 693
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 50
County FIPS 011
Geography
Land area 48.99 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 44.8541
Longitude -72.5879
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 70.5% 38.8% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 26.9% 33.9% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 1.0% 23.1% 22.5%
Over $200k 1.6% 4.2% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

693
Population
14
People per sq mi
43.9
Median age
$40,104
Median household income
$38,302
Per capita income
$224,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
77.5%
Home ownership
16.5%
Poverty rate
19.8%
Unemployment
583
Housing units
42.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
12
20
5–9
27
17
10–14
22
7
15–19
10
6
20–24
7
13
25–34
18
83
35–44
110
37
45–54
49
9
55–59
13
23
60–64
30
59
65–74
78
12
75–84
16
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812417.9%
18 and over56982.1%
65 and over17124.7%
Median age43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Two or more races 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White68598.3%
Hispanic or Latino40.6%
Two or more races40.6%
Asian20.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 70.5% 38.8% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 26.9% 33.9% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 1.0% 23.1% 22.5%
Over $200k 1.6% 4.2% 6.0%
Under $10k 4.1%
$10k–$15k 10.6%
$15k–$25k 4.1%
$25k–$35k 31.0%
$35k–$50k 6.5%
$50k–$75k 9.3%
$75k–$100k 13.4%
$100k–$150k 9.6%
$150k–$200k 4.9%
$200k+ 6.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.1%
$10k–$15k10.6%
$15k–$25k4.1%
$25k–$35k31.0%
$35k–$50k6.5%
$50k–$75k9.3%
$75k–$100k13.4%
$100k–$150k9.6%
$150k–$200k4.9%
$200k+6.5%
Median income$40,104

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.3%
$50k–$100k 14.3%
$100k–$150k 6.7%
$150k–$200k 20.0%
$200k–$300k 34.0%
$300k–$500k 7.7%
$500k–$1M 12.7%
$1M+ 4.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$224,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied77.5%
Renter occupied22.5%
Vacant42.2%
Single-family detached95.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.5%
Median rooms4.8
Avg household size (owned)2.00

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.0%
2000–200912.1%
1990–199921.0%
1980–198917.0%
1970–19797.0%
1960–196921.8%
1950–19593.3%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier13.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.0%
1 bedroom26.9%
2 bedrooms34.9%
3 bedrooms22.4%
4 bedrooms9.0%
5+ bedrooms3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle48.6%
2 vehicles36.2%
3 or more15.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.3%
Electricity2.3%
Propane / LP gas50.4%
Fuel oil24.5%
Wood22.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13133.9%
Cohabiting couple123.1%
Male householder, no spouse8622.2%
Female householder, no spouse15840.8%
Households with children under 189424.3%
Households with seniors (65+)13835.7%
Average household size1.79

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married17.5%16.0%
Married51.9%38.1%
Separated7.1%24.5%
Widowed3.0%4.7%
Divorced20.5%16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 5.4%
HS graduate 22.3%
Some college, no degree 12.9%
Associate's degree 16.7%
Bachelor's degree 37.1%
Graduate / professional 5.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.2%
Bachelor's or higher42.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1620.5%
Kindergarten1012.8%
Elementary school2430.8%
High school1924.4%
College / grad school911.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 30.1%
Manufacturing 17.0%
Education & healthcare 10.6%
Retail trade 10.3%
Wholesale trade 10.0%
Professional & management 8.5%
Construction 4.9%
Public administration 4.9%
Other services 1.5%
Finance & real estate 1.2%
Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.8%
Service33.1%
Sales & office13.7%
Natural resources & construction11.2%
Production & transportation12.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.5%
Government15.2%
Self-employed7.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.5%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.3%
Work from home10.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)38.0

Poverty

All people 16.5%
Under 18 years 17.7%
18 and over 16.2%
Married-couple families 7.6%
Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.0%
Retirement income22.2%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP2.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.3%
High blood pressure33.4%
High cholesterol33.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma11.2%
Arthritis29.1%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease10.0%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.9%
Binge drinking14.8%
No physical activity26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.9%
Depression26.0%
Fair or poor health18.1%
Poor mental health17.1%
Poor physical health13.4%
No health insurance12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.2%
Visited dentist55.5%
Cholesterol screening87.5%
Teeth loss20.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans437.6%
Disability%
Any disability13.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years7.3%
65 and over38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance53.5%
Public insurance55.4%
No insurance3.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only67297.0%
Spanish20.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages20.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)68398.6%
Born in same state68398.6%
Born in different state36552.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen101.4%
Not a US citizen10100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian13819.9%
German8912.8%
French669.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab517.4%
Polish101.4%
Irish30.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access55.8%
Internet access97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05471

What city is ZIP code 05471 in?

ZIP code 05471 is primarily assigned to Montgomery Center, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05471 in?

ZIP code 05471 falls within Franklin County, Vermont.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05471?

17% of residents in ZIP code 05471 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05471?

The median household income in ZIP code 05471 is $40,104, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 05471?

ZIP code 05471 has an estimated population of 693 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05471?

The median home value in ZIP code 05471 is $224,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 05471 in?

ZIP code 05471 observes the EST timezone.

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