05765 ZIP Code — Proctor, VT

Rutland County, Vermont

ZIP code 05765 is located in Proctor, Vermont, within Rutland County. It covers approximately 7.15 square miles and serves a population of 1,852 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05765

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 $175,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,938. 43% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05765 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,852

population

7.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05765 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05765

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05765. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Proctor	Acceptable
Proctor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05744 Florence (3.4 mi) 05777 West Rutland (5.5 mi) 05701 Rutland (5.5 mi) 05763 Pittsford (6.6 mi) 05735 Castleton (6.6 mi) 05737 Chittenden (6.8 mi) 05732 Bomoseen (8.6 mi) 05759 North Clarendon (8.8 mi) 05762 Pittsfield (11.3 mi) 05764 Poultney (11.4 mi) 05738 Cuttingsville (11.5 mi) 05757 Middletown Springs (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,852
Population density	259 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	7.15 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	43.6496
Longitude	-73.0327
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	36.0%	44.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	19.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,852

Population

259

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$65,938

Median household income

$31,568

Per capita income

$175,800

Median home value

$1,023

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

622

Housing units

26.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

117

35–44

123

45–54

55–59

102

60–64

138

65–74

146

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	405	21.9%
18 and over	1,447	78.1%
65 and over	379	20.5%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,793	94.3%
Two or more races	51	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	49	2.6%
Other race	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.0%	44.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	32.5%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	19.6%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$65,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 30.5%

$200k–$300k 29.6%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,800
Median rent / month	$1,023
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.1%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	62.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	11.7%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	27.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	16.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	3.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Fuel oil	80.2%
Wood	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	342	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	59	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	85	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	211	30.3%
Households with children under 18	194	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	259	37.2%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	33.0%
Married	60.6%	44.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	6.0%	5.5%
Divorced	8.9%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	26.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.0%
Kindergarten	16	4.3%
Elementary school	221	59.6%
High school	63	17.0%
College / grad school	60	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Retail trade 10.8%

Construction 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Wholesale trade 6.3%

Professional & management 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Public administration 2.6%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 0.5%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 3.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.5%
High blood pressure	28.7%
High cholesterol	30.1%
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.4%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	16.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	74.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.5%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,763	95.2%
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)	1,831	98.9%
Born in same state	1,826	98.6%
Born in different state	1,291	69.7%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	21	1.1%
Not a US citizen	14	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	367	19.8%
French	324	17.5%
Arab	200	10.8%
German	47	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	1.1%
Irish	14	0.8%
Polish	9	0.5%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05765

What city is ZIP code 05765 in?

ZIP code 05765 is primarily assigned to Proctor, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05765 in?

ZIP code 05765 falls within Rutland County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05765 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 05765 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 05765 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 05765 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05765?

The median home value in ZIP code 05765 is $175,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 05765?

ZIP code 05765 has an estimated population of 1,852 residents, with a density of 259 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05765 in?

ZIP code 05765 observes the EST timezone.