05059 ZIP Code — Quechee, VT

Windsor County, Vermont

ZIP code 05059 is located in Quechee, Vermont, within Windsor County. It covers approximately 5.62 square miles and serves a population of 419 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05059

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $307,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 66% 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%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 05059 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

419

population

5.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05059 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05059

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05059. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Quechee	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	419
Population density	75 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	5.62 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	43.6580
Longitude	-72.4332
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	46.1%	39.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	34.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	3.0%	20.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	20.3%	5.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

419

Population

People per sq mi

70.3

Median age

Median household income

$140,301

Per capita income

$307,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

816

Housing units

65.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	35	8.4%
18 and over	384	91.6%
65 and over	235	56.1%
Median age	70.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	419	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	39.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	34.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	3.0%	20.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	20.3%	5.9%	6.0%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 21.6%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 21.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	21.6%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$100k–$150k	5.1%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	21.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 48.5%

$300k–$500k 21.8%

$500k–$1M 14.8%

$1M+ 14.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$307,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	69.7%
Single-family detached	57.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	32.2%
1970–1979	39.7%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	18.8%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	7.2%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	64.7%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.2%
Electricity	9.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.8%
Fuel oil	68.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	78	30.6%
Cohabiting couple	13	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	50	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	114	44.7%
Households with children under 18	26	10.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	58.8%
Average household size	1.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	11.7%
Married	52.2%	35.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	25.8%
Divorced	22.1%	26.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 54.2%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	65.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 60.0%

Professional & management 16.7%

Finance & real estate 12.5%

Education & healthcare 10.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	47.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	25.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.2%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	25.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 51.4%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.8%
Retirement income	40.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.2%
High blood pressure	28.7%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.0%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	17.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.2%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	69.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.5%
Under 18	25.7%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	50.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	67.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	401	95.7%
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)	419	100.0%
Born in same state	419	100.0%
Born in different state	121	28.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	179	42.7%
German	124	29.6%
Italian	116	27.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	20	4.8%
Arab	18	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	60.9%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05059

What city is ZIP code 05059 in?

ZIP code 05059 is primarily assigned to Quechee, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05059 in?

ZIP code 05059 falls within Windsor County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05059 have an older population?

56% of residents in ZIP code 05059 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05059 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 05059 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05059?

66% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 05059 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 05059 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 05059 in?

ZIP code 05059 observes the EST timezone.