05061 ZIP Code — Randolph Center, VT

Orange County, Vermont

ZIP code 05061 is located in Randolph Center, Vermont, within Orange County. It covers approximately 27.94 square miles and serves a population of 1,821 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05061

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $244,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $77,542. 48% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,821

population

27.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Randolph Center	Acceptable
Randolph Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05041 East Randolph (1.8 mi) 05077 Tunbridge (4.9 mi) 05036 Brookfield (6.5 mi) 05038 Chelsea (6.9 mi) 05060 Randolph (7.2 mi) 05072 Strafford (10.1 mi) 05068 South Royalton (10.6 mi) 05032 Bethel (10.6 mi) 05679 Williamstown (11.7 mi) 05675 Washington (11.9 mi) 05079 Vershire (11.9 mi) 05065 Sharon (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,821
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	27.94 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	43.9330
Longitude	-72.5678
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	33.0%	38.1%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	36.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	22.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	6.5%	3.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,821

Population

People per sq mi

30.6

Median age

$77,542

Median household income

$33,212

Per capita income

$244,600

Median home value

$1,536

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

1.1%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

507

Housing units

38.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

113

15–19

123

20–24

105

120

25–34

130

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

106

65–74

114

75–84

105

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	360	19.8%
18 and over	1,461	80.2%
65 and over	433	23.8%
Median age	30.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,751	95.4%
Two or more races	65	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.8%
Asian	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	38.1%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	36.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	22.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	6.5%	3.6%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	21.2%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$77,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 41.5%

$300k–$500k 14.4%

$500k–$1M 19.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,600
Median rent / month	$1,536
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	2.2%
Single-family detached	64.5%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	18.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	29.0%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	9.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	13.6%
3 bedrooms	61.2%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.5%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	15.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.7%
Propane / LP gas	23.4%
Fuel oil	31.9%
Wood	34.0%
Solar	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	279	42.2%
Cohabiting couple	95	14.4%
Male householder, no spouse	53	8.0%
Female householder, no spouse	234	35.4%
Households with children under 18	179	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	329	49.8%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.7%	35.8%
Married	34.2%	39.4%
Separated	0.0%	3.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.1%
Divorced	3.1%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 25.1%

Some college, no degree 8.4%

Associate's degree 20.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 21.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	38.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	182	27.7%
High school	47	7.2%
College / grad school	427	65.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Agriculture & mining 20.0%

Retail trade 15.8%

Public administration 8.2%

Professional & management 7.7%

Construction 7.5%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.5%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	4.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.1%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	17.5%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 1.1%

Under 18 years 1.4%

18 and over 1.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.1%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.6%
High blood pressure	22.0%
High cholesterol	24.9%
Diabetes	6.1%
Heart disease	4.7%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	19.0%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.0%
Binge drinking	22.7%
No physical activity	16.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.4%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	81.9%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	20.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,712	94.0%
Spanish	27	1.6%
Other Indo-European	17	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,753	96.3%
Born in same state	1,753	96.3%
Born in different state	947	52.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	68	3.7%
Not a US citizen	58	85.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	376	20.6%
French	295	16.2%
German	97	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	60	3.3%
Polish	55	3%
Irish	27	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05061

What city is ZIP code 05061 in?

ZIP code 05061 is primarily assigned to Randolph Center, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05061 in?

ZIP code 05061 falls within Orange County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05061 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 05061 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05061?

ZIP code 05061 has an estimated population of 1,821 residents, with a density of 65 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05061?

The median household income in ZIP code 05061 is $77,542, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05061?

The median home value in ZIP code 05061 is $244,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 05061 in?

ZIP code 05061 observes the EST timezone.