05055 ZIP Code — Norwich, VT

Windsor County, Vermont

ZIP code 05055 is located in Norwich, Vermont, within Windsor County. It covers approximately 40.15 square miles and serves a population of 3,404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05055

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $511,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($132,153) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 78% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05055 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

3,404

population

40.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05055 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05055

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norwich	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03756 Lebanon (3.2 mi) 03750 Etna (5.3 mi) 03755 Hanover (5.7 mi) 05070 South Strafford (5.9 mi) 05043 East Thetford (6.3 mi) 05001 White River Junction (6.8 mi) 05009 White River Junction (6.9 mi) 05065 Sharon (6.9 mi) 05075 Thetford Center (7.3 mi) 03766 Lebanon (8.5 mi) 05058 Post Mills (9.6 mi) 05072 Strafford (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,404
Population density	85 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	40.15 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	43.7478
Longitude	-72.3019
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	28.8%	39.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	34.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	20.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	24.1%	5.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,404

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$132,153

Median household income

$68,147

Per capita income

$511,500

Median home value

$991

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

1,121

Housing units

78.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

107

5–9

10–14

137

15–19

132

144

20–24

140

166

25–34

161

197

35–44

191

296

45–54

286

133

55–59

128

124

60–64

120

121

65–74

118

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	779	22.9%
18 and over	2,625	77.1%
65 and over	484	14.2%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.8%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Asian 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,132	87.8%
Two or more races	187	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	165	4.6%
Asian	85	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.8%	39.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	34.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	20.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	24.1%	5.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 31.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	31.0%
Median income	$132,153

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 36.9%

$500k–$1M 40.8%

$1M+ 10.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$511,500
Median rent / month	$991
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	25.6%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	24.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	30.9%
4 bedrooms	31.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	47.5%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	2.4%
Propane / LP gas	40.3%
Fuel oil	39.2%
Wood	15.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	752	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	50	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	140	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	299	24.1%
Households with children under 18	443	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	364	29.3%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	32.1%
Married	54.8%	51.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	4.4%
Divorced	8.7%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 9.4%

Some college, no degree 6.1%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 27.6%

Graduate / professional 50.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	78.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	141	13.8%
Kindergarten	39	3.8%
Elementary school	323	31.6%
High school	226	22.1%
College / grad school	292	28.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.2%

Professional & management 12.7%

Construction 9.2%

Retail trade 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Information 3.5%

Other services 3.2%

Public administration 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.8%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	8.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.7%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	7.4%
Work from home	16.5%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.4

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 6.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.0%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.2%
High blood pressure	25.7%
High cholesterol	29.2%
Diabetes	6.2%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	3.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.5%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	12.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	7.0%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	6.3%
No health insurance	4.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	77.2%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	6.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	3.2%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.8%
Public insurance	20.9%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,186	93.6%
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)	3,251	95.5%
Born in same state	3,174	93.2%
Born in different state	360	10.6%
Foreign born	77	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	153	4.5%
Not a US citizen	96	62.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	801	23.5%
Italian	377	11.1%
Arab	163	4.8%
German	66	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	53	1.6%
Dutch	32	0.9%
Irish	17	0.5%
English	17	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	99.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05055

What city is ZIP code 05055 in?

ZIP code 05055 is primarily assigned to Norwich, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05055 in?

ZIP code 05055 falls within Windsor County, Vermont.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05055?

78% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05055?

The median household income in ZIP code 05055 is $132,153, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05055?

The median home value in ZIP code 05055 is $511,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 05055?

ZIP code 05055 has an estimated population of 3,404 residents, with a density of 85 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05055 in?

ZIP code 05055 observes the EST timezone.