05345 ZIP Code — Newfane, VT

Windham County, Vermont

ZIP code 05345 is located in Newfane, Vermont, within Windham County. It covers approximately 39.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,757 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05345

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 $250,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,875. 39% 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 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05345 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,757
population
39.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05345 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05345

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05345. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Newfane Acceptable
Newfane Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
05353 Townshend (4.4 mi) 05362 Williamsville (4.7 mi) 05346 Putney (6.7 mi) 05341 East Dover (7 mi) 05355 Wardsboro (7.6 mi) 05343 Jamaica (9.9 mi) 05301 Brattleboro (10.3 mi) 05141 Cambridgeport (11 mi) 03466 West Chesterfield (11 mi) 05158 Westminster (11.3 mi) 05146 Grafton (11.4 mi) 03467 Westmoreland (11.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,757
Population density 45 / sq mi
State FIPS 50
County FIPS 025
Geography
Land area 39.19 sq mi
Water area 0.29 sq mi
Latitude 43.0089
Longitude -72.6643
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 44.5% 46.6% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 31.7% 30.4% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 22.6% 17.8% 22.5%
Over $200k 1.2% 5.3% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,757
Population
45
People per sq mi
51.1
Median age
$66,875
Median household income
$38,460
Per capita income
$250,000
Median home value
$1,581
Median monthly rent
82.2%
Home ownership
9.2%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
920
Housing units
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
28
Under 5
31
58
5–9
63
22
10–14
24
18
15–19
19
50
20–24
53
107
25–34
114
84
35–44
91
124
45–54
132
82
55–59
87
71
60–64
77
130
65–74
140
56
75–84
60
17
85+
19
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824814.1%
18 and over1,50985.9%
65 and over42224.0%
Median age51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%
Two or more races 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,68995%
Two or more races593.3%
Hispanic or Latino211.2%
Asian50.3%
Other race40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.5% 46.6% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 31.7% 30.4% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 22.6% 17.8% 22.5%
Over $200k 1.2% 5.3% 6.0%
Under $10k 1.3%
$10k–$15k 4.6%
$15k–$25k 5.1%
$25k–$35k 10.9%
$35k–$50k 14.4%
$50k–$75k 25.2%
$75k–$100k 9.7%
$100k–$150k 17.1%
$150k–$200k 5.4%
$200k+ 6.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.3%
$10k–$15k4.6%
$15k–$25k5.1%
$25k–$35k10.9%
$35k–$50k14.4%
$50k–$75k25.2%
$75k–$100k9.7%
$100k–$150k17.1%
$150k–$200k5.4%
$200k+6.2%
Median income$66,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%
$50k–$100k 3.4%
$100k–$150k 6.3%
$150k–$200k 20.2%
$200k–$300k 40.5%
$300k–$500k 23.7%
$500k–$1M 4.6%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$250,000
Median rent / month$1,581
Owner occupied82.2%
Renter occupied17.8%
Vacant28.1%
Single-family detached91.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.8%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.29

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.6%
2000–20099.3%
1990–19996.7%
1980–198916.9%
1970–197912.3%
1960–196914.7%
1950–19597.2%
1940–19494.0%
1939 or earlier28.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.8%
1 bedroom6.5%
2 bedrooms26.4%
3 bedrooms34.7%
4 bedrooms25.0%
5+ bedrooms4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.8%
1 vehicle31.6%
2 vehicles46.8%
3 or more19.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity4.9%
Propane / LP gas16.9%
Fuel oil36.0%
Wood34.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family35346.5%
Cohabiting couple709.2%
Male householder, no spouse14419.0%
Female householder, no spouse19225.3%
Households with children under 1811014.5%
Households with seniors (65+)29839.3%
Average household size2.27

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.8%23.6%
Married51.3%47.2%
Separated2.4%0.5%
Widowed1.2%11.1%
Divorced9.3%17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%
Some HS, no diploma 5.3%
HS graduate 32.6%
Some college, no degree 20.4%
Associate's degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 15.6%
Graduate / professional 17.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.2%
Bachelor's or higher32.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3614.1%
Kindergarten155.9%
Elementary school12147.3%
High school2710.5%
College / grad school5722.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%
Retail trade 15.4%
Manufacturing 9.4%
Construction 8.9%
Professional & management 8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%
Finance & real estate 5.5%
Public administration 5.5%
Transportation & utilities 3.7%
Agriculture & mining 3.4%
Wholesale trade 3.3%
Other services 3.1%
Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts44.8%
Service13.9%
Sales & office11.6%
Natural resources & construction9.8%
Production & transportation19.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector59.7%
Government17.4%
Self-employed22.5%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone64.7%
Carpool6.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.9%
Work from home27.3%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)25.6

Poverty

All people 9.2%
Under 18 years 8.9%
18 and over 9.3%
Married-couple families 1.7%
Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.6%
Retirement income21.6%
Supplemental Security4.1%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP6.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity26.9%
High blood pressure29.9%
High cholesterol30.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Heart disease6.6%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis26.0%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.1%
Binge drinking17.3%
No physical activity17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.1%
Depression25.5%
Fair or poor health11.5%
Poor mental health13.9%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.3%
Visited dentist68.9%
Cholesterol screening91.2%
Teeth loss13.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1308.6%
Disability%
Any disability11.3%
Under 184.0%
18–64 years9.3%
65 and over20.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.9%
Public insurance49.4%
No insurance5.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,69896.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,73098.5%
Born in same state1,70897.2%
Born in different state72441.2%
Foreign born221.3%
Naturalized citizen271.5%
Not a US citizen27100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French31017.6%
Italian29216.6%
German975.5%
Arab613.5%
AncestryCount%
Irish171%
Norwegian30.2%
Polish20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.2%
Internet access90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05345

What city is ZIP code 05345 in?

ZIP code 05345 is primarily assigned to Newfane, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05345 in?

ZIP code 05345 falls within Windham County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05345 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 05345 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05345 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 05345 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05345?

ZIP code 05345 has an estimated population of 1,757 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05345?

The median household income in ZIP code 05345 is $66,875, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05345 in?

ZIP code 05345 observes the EST timezone.

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