05667 ZIP Code — Plainfield, VT

Washington County, Vermont

ZIP code 05667 is located in Plainfield, Vermont, within Washington County. It covers approximately 49.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05667

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 $284,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

The gap between median ($55,268) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

2,257

population

49.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05667 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05667

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05667. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plainfield	Acceptable
Plainfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05651 East Montpelier (4.6 mi) 05658 Marshfield (5.4 mi) 05650 East Calais (7 mi) 05648 Calais (7.6 mi) 05641 Barre (7.7 mi) 05046 Groton (8.6 mi) 05633 Montpelier (8.7 mi) 05603 Montpelier (8.7 mi) 05604 Montpelier (8.7 mi) 05609 Montpelier (8.7 mi) 05620 Montpelier (8.7 mi) 05862 Peacham (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,257
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	49.44 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	44.2913
Longitude	-72.4047
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	52.7%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.9%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,257

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$55,268

Median household income

$35,754

Per capita income

$284,000

Median home value

$1,140

Median monthly rent

74.7%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

889

Housing units

43.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

120

15–19

111

20–24

25–34

209

35–44

191

154

45–54

141

55–59

132

60–64

122

167

65–74

154

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	420	18.6%
18 and over	1,837	81.4%
65 and over	428	19.0%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Asian 1.8%

Two or more races 1.7%

Black or African American 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,162	95.2%
Asian	42	1.8%
Two or more races	38	1.7%
Black or African American	15	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	38.0%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	35.0%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	21.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.9%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 23.4%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	23.4%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$55,268

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 34.9%

$500k–$1M 9.0%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$284,000
Median rent / month	$1,140
Owner occupied	74.7%
Renter occupied	25.3%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	40.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	17.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.9%
Fuel oil	40.7%
Wood	34.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	452	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	67	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	202	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	258	26.4%
Households with children under 18	231	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	327	33.4%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	31.2%
Married	46.5%	47.5%
Separated	0.9%	1.6%
Widowed	4.1%	5.0%
Divorced	12.7%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 20.4%

Graduate / professional 23.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	43.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	6.7%
Kindergarten	3	0.5%
Elementary school	199	35.3%
High school	199	35.3%
College / grad school	125	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.3%

Retail trade 9.8%

Construction 9.7%

Public administration 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Professional & management 8.1%

Other services 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.5%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.0%
Government	25.7%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.8%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	17.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 15.2%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 17.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.2%
High blood pressure	27.7%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	17.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.9%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	112	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	17.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.0%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,181	96.6%
Spanish	11	0.5%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,175	96.4%
Born in same state	2,153	95.4%
Born in different state	1,121	49.7%
Foreign born	22	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	82	3.6%
Not a US citizen	37	45.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	622	27.6%
Italian	507	22.5%
German	160	7.1%
Arab	121	5.4%
Irish	28	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	1%
Polish	18	0.8%
Dutch	17	0.8%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05667

What city is ZIP code 05667 in?

ZIP code 05667 is primarily assigned to Plainfield, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05667 in?

ZIP code 05667 falls within Washington County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05667 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 05667 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05667?

ZIP code 05667 has an estimated population of 2,257 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05667?

The median household income in ZIP code 05667 is $55,268, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05667?

The median home value in ZIP code 05667 is $284,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05667 in?

ZIP code 05667 observes the EST timezone.