05663 ZIP Code — Northfield, VT

Washington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05663 is located in Northfield, Vermont, within Washington County. It covers approximately 60.69 square miles and serves a population of 6,727 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05663

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 $240,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,402. 33% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05663 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,727

population

60.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05663 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05663

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05663. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Northfield	Acceptable
Northfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05669 Roxbury (5.6 mi) 05679 Williamstown (7.2 mi) 05674 Warren (8.5 mi) 05660 Moretown (8.8 mi) 05673 Waitsfield (9.2 mi) 05036 Brookfield (9.2 mi) 05609 Montpelier (10 mi) 05620 Montpelier (10 mi) 05633 Montpelier (10 mi) 05603 Montpelier (10 mi) 05604 Montpelier (10 mi) 05654 Graniteville (10.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,727
Population density	111 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	60.69 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	44.1379
Longitude	-72.6851
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	37.8%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,727

Population

111

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$80,402

Median household income

$31,130

Per capita income

$240,300

Median home value

$913

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,929

Housing units

38.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

175

Under 5

153

176

5–9

153

10–14

321

15–19

279

644

20–24

561

420

25–34

365

300

35–44

262

360

45–54

314

275

55–59

239

169

60–64

147

393

65–74

342

166

75–84

144

133

85+

115

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	819	12.2%
18 and over	5,908	87.8%
65 and over	1,293	19.2%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Asian 1.2%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,238	90.8%
Two or more races	368	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	141	2.1%
Asian	80	1.2%
Black or African American	31	0.5%
Other race	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.9%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$80,402

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 24.7%

$200k–$300k 33.0%

$300k–$500k 30.9%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$240,300
Median rent / month	$913
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	71.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	40.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	45.7%
3 or more	19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	4.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%
Fuel oil	64.3%
Wood	16.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,163	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	194	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	314	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	434	20.6%
Households with children under 18	477	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	755	35.9%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.9%	34.8%
Married	41.5%	46.8%
Separated	1.0%	0.9%
Widowed	1.2%	8.6%
Divorced	8.4%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 26.1%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	38.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	139	6.7%
Kindergarten	52	2.5%
Elementary school	323	15.5%
High school	14	0.7%
College / grad school	1,560	74.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Construction 12.1%

Retail trade 11.4%

Public administration 9.1%

Professional & management 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Information 5.0%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Other services 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.1%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	6.9%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 41.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.2%
High blood pressure	22.2%
High cholesterol	25.5%
Diabetes	6.0%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	19.0%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	23.1%
No physical activity	16.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.2%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.9%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	82.1%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	430	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,399	95.1%
Spanish	68	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Other languages	59	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,597	98.1%
Born in same state	6,552	97.4%
Born in different state	3,377	50.2%
Foreign born	45	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	130	1.9%
Not a US citizen	97	74.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,312	19.5%
Italian	1,214	18%
German	810	12%
Arab	357	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	162	2.4%
English	69	1%
Irish	46	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.3%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05663

What city is ZIP code 05663 in?

ZIP code 05663 is primarily assigned to Northfield, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05663 in?

ZIP code 05663 falls within Washington County, Vermont.

What is the population of ZIP code 05663?

ZIP code 05663 has an estimated population of 6,727 residents, with a density of 111 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05663?

The median household income in ZIP code 05663 is $80,402, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05663?

The median home value in ZIP code 05663 is $240,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 05663 in?

ZIP code 05663 observes the EST timezone.