05056 ZIP Code — Plymouth, VT

Windsor County, Vermont

ZIP code 05056 is located in Plymouth, Vermont, within Windsor County. It covers approximately 40.31 square miles and serves a population of 454 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05056

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 $348,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The gap between median ($57,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 38% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 42% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 05056 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

454

population

40.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05056 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05056

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plymouth	Acceptable
Plymouth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05034 Bridgewater (5.1 mi) 05035 Bridgewater Corners (5.4 mi) 05738 Cuttingsville (6.5 mi) 05062 Reading (7.1 mi) 05071 South Woodstock (8 mi) 05758 Mount Holly (8.3 mi) 05730 Belmont (8.9 mi) 05149 Ludlow (9 mi) 05153 Proctorsville (9.1 mi) 05751 Killington (9.3 mi) 05742 East Wallingford (10.9 mi) 05142 Cavendish (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	454
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	40.31 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	43.5283
Longitude	-72.7222
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	33.8%	39.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	34.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	20.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.5%	5.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

454

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$57,250

Median household income

$43,515

Per capita income

$348,000

Median home value

$1,118

Median monthly rent

72.4%

Home ownership

2.9%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

578

Housing units

45.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	74	16.3%
18 and over	380	83.7%
65 and over	81	17.8%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	450	98.5%
Two or more races	4	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.8%	39.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	34.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	20.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.5%	5.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 20.6%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 11.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	20.6%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	11.2%
Median income	$57,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 56.1%

$500k–$1M 13.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$348,000
Median rent / month	$1,118
Owner occupied	72.4%
Renter occupied	27.6%
Vacant	72.8%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	29.8%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	21.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.0%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	33.8%
4 bedrooms	25.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	48.8%
2 vehicles	25.3%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.3%
Electricity	14.1%
Propane / LP gas	36.5%
Fuel oil	16.5%
Wood	15.9%
Solar	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	14	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	27	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	25	14.7%
Households with children under 18	52	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	36.5%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.1%	22.5%
Married	67.2%	69.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	4.7%
Divorced	7.2%	3.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 9.0%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 24.7%

Graduate / professional 20.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	45.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	24.1%
Kindergarten	6	6.9%
Elementary school	41	47.1%
High school	6	6.9%
College / grad school	13	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.2%

Transportation & utilities 13.3%

Professional & management 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Construction 8.4%

Retail trade 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.7%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	4.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.9%
Government	2.2%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.3%
Carpool	0.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	41.6%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 2.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	37.1%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.5%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.8%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	18.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.1%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	7.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.3%
Public insurance	57.5%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	433	95.4%
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)	438	96.5%
Born in same state	438	96.5%
Born in different state	97	21.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	3.5%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	143	31.5%
Italian	31	6.8%
Arab	27	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.7%
Polish	2	0.4%
German	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05056

What city is ZIP code 05056 in?

ZIP code 05056 is primarily assigned to Plymouth, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05056 in?

ZIP code 05056 falls within Windsor County, Vermont.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05056?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 05056 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 05056 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 05056 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 05056 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05056?

The median home value in ZIP code 05056 is $348,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05056 in?

ZIP code 05056 observes the EST timezone.