05153 ZIP Code — Proctorsville, VT

Windsor County, Vermont

ZIP code 05153 is located in Proctorsville, Vermont, within Windsor County. It covers approximately 20.40 square miles and serves a population of 801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05153

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $290,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($75,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% 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 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05153 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

801
population
20.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05153 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05153

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05153. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Proctorsville Acceptable
Proctorsville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
05142 Cavendish (2.4 mi) 05149 Ludlow (4.4 mi) 05062 Reading (6.3 mi) 05150 North Springfield (7.4 mi) 05151 Perkinsville (7.5 mi) 05037 Brownsville (8.1 mi) 05758 Mount Holly (8.6 mi) 05056 Plymouth (9.1 mi) 05089 Windsor (9.7 mi) 05730 Belmont (9.7 mi) 05156 Springfield (10.5 mi) 05071 South Woodstock (10.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 801
Population density 39 / sq mi
State FIPS 50
County FIPS 027
Geography
Land area 20.40 sq mi
Water area 0.07 sq mi
Latitude 43.4167
Longitude -72.6266
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 56.8% 39.8% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 19.1% 34.3% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 14.8% 20.0% 22.5%
Over $200k 9.3% 5.9% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

801
Population
39
People per sq mi
50.9
Median age
$75,500
Median household income
$48,157
Per capita income
$290,600
Median home value
$1,074
Median monthly rent
78.0%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
521
Housing units
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
28
Under 5
27
10
5–9
10
30
10–14
29
26
15–19
26
10
20–24
10
30
25–34
29
38
35–44
36
51
45–54
50
56
55–59
55
55
60–64
54
39
65–74
37
28
75–84
27
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1817722.1%
18 and over62477.9%
65 and over14117.6%
Median age50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.1%
Two or more races 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Black or African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White71384.1%
Two or more races799.3%
Hispanic or Latino475.5%
Black or African American70.8%
Asian20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.8% 39.8% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 19.1% 34.3% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 14.8% 20.0% 22.5%
Over $200k 9.3% 5.9% 6.0%
Under $10k 6.4%
$10k–$15k 2.4%
$15k–$25k 15.9%
$25k–$35k 2.0%
$35k–$50k 8.8%
$50k–$75k 13.9%
$75k–$100k 17.2%
$100k–$150k 9.5%
$150k–$200k 8.4%
$200k+ 15.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.4%
$10k–$15k2.4%
$15k–$25k15.9%
$25k–$35k2.0%
$35k–$50k8.8%
$50k–$75k13.9%
$75k–$100k17.2%
$100k–$150k9.5%
$150k–$200k8.4%
$200k+15.5%
Median income$75,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%
$50k–$100k 3.0%
$100k–$150k 7.4%
$150k–$200k 8.7%
$200k–$300k 19.5%
$300k–$500k 35.5%
$500k–$1M 8.7%
$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$290,600
Median rent / month$1,074
Owner occupied78.0%
Renter occupied22.0%
Vacant49.5%
Single-family detached58.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes11.3%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.53

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.7%
2000–200910.9%
1990–199920.8%
1980–198910.4%
1970–19799.2%
1960–19698.0%
1950–19592.6%
1940–19495.3%
1939 or earlier31.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.1%
2 bedrooms31.7%
3 bedrooms50.2%
4 bedrooms8.2%
5+ bedrooms4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.7%
1 vehicle32.4%
2 vehicles51.7%
3 or more14.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.4%
Electricity2.4%
Propane / LP gas18.9%
Fuel oil63.2%
Wood13.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family16856.8%
Cohabiting couple134.4%
Male householder, no spouse3210.8%
Female householder, no spouse8328.0%
Households with children under 186622.3%
Households with seniors (65+)12742.9%
Average household size2.62

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.2%17.1%
Married58.7%45.4%
Separated1.8%0.9%
Widowed0.0%15.2%
Divorced18.3%21.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 1.7%
HS graduate 30.3%
Some college, no degree 17.3%
Associate's degree 4.0%
Bachelor's degree 27.2%
Graduate / professional 17.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.6%
Bachelor's or higher45.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school6649.6%
High school5440.6%
College / grad school139.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%
Professional & management 13.9%
Construction 13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%
Finance & real estate 8.9%
Retail trade 7.2%
Wholesale trade 5.9%
Transportation & utilities 5.4%
Manufacturing 4.5%
Other services 2.7%
Agriculture & mining 1.5%
Public administration 1.2%
Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts37.9%
Service12.1%
Sales & office26.0%
Natural resources & construction12.9%
Production & transportation11.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.1%
Government20.3%
Self-employed10.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.0%
Carpool10.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.7%
Work from home12.9%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)23.7

Poverty

All people 7.6%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 9.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.3%
Retirement income34.1%
Supplemental Security6.1%
Cash public assistance2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP12.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.6%
High blood pressure35.0%
High cholesterol33.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis30.9%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer8.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.7%
Binge drinking15.5%
No physical activity22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.3%
Depression25.2%
Fair or poor health14.7%
Poor mental health14.0%
Poor physical health11.0%
No health insurance9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.5%
Visited dentist62.6%
Cholesterol screening91.1%
Teeth loss16.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans233.7%
Disability%
Any disability15.5%
Under 185.7%
18–64 years8.9%
65 and over50.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.8%
Public insurance43.3%
No insurance6.4%
Uninsured under 192.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only74693.1%
Spanish20.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)79999.8%
Born in same state79699.4%
Born in different state28235.2%
Foreign born30.4%
Naturalized citizen20.2%
Not a US citizen2100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian16220.2%
French769.5%
Polish374.6%
German273.4%
AncestryCount%
Arab101.2%
English50.6%
Irish40.5%
Norwegian40.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.0%
Internet access94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05153

What city is ZIP code 05153 in?

ZIP code 05153 is primarily assigned to Proctorsville, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05153 in?

ZIP code 05153 falls within Windsor County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05153 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 05153 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05153?

ZIP code 05153 has an estimated population of 801 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05153?

The median home value in ZIP code 05153 is $290,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05153?

The median household income in ZIP code 05153 is $75,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05153 in?

ZIP code 05153 observes the EST timezone.

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