05062 ZIP Code — Reading, VT

Windsor County, Vermont

ZIP code 05062 is located in Reading, Vermont, within Windsor County. It covers approximately 36.08 square miles and serves a population of 498 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05062

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 $298,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($70,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% 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 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05062 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

498

population

36.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05062 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05062

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05062. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Reading	Acceptable
Reading	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05071 South Woodstock (4.3 mi) 05034 Bridgewater (5.7 mi) 05037 Brownsville (6 mi) 05153 Proctorsville (6.3 mi) 05089 Windsor (6.6 mi) 05142 Cavendish (7 mi) 05056 Plymouth (7.1 mi) 05035 Bridgewater Corners (8.9 mi) 05151 Perkinsville (9.2 mi) 05048 Hartland (9.4 mi) 05149 Ludlow (9.5 mi) 05091 Woodstock (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	498
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	36.08 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	43.5024
Longitude	-72.5850
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	42.1%	39.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	34.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	20.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

498

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$70,500

Median household income

$49,164

Per capita income

$298,200

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

313

Housing units

47.3%

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	79	15.9%
18 and over	419	84.1%
65 and over	118	23.7%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	489	98.2%
Two or more races	9	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	39.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	34.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	20.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 16.3%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	16.3%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$70,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 19.9%

$500k–$1M 26.7%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$298,200
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	41.1%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.5%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	35.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	53.6%
3 or more	17.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	20.4%
Fuel oil	50.5%
Wood	29.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	108	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	23	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	33	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	32	16.3%
Households with children under 18	38	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	38.3%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	22.7%
Married	48.4%	56.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	5.2%
Divorced	16.7%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 24.3%

Graduate / professional 23.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	47.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	28.4%
Kindergarten	10	14.9%
Elementary school	24	35.8%
High school	14	20.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.0%

Professional & management 14.0%

Construction 8.3%

Other services 8.0%

Retail trade 7.2%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Public administration 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.3%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.3%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	17.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.9%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	24.6%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.6%
High blood pressure	30.2%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	7.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	69.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	477	95.8%
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)	479	96.2%
Born in same state	475	95.4%
Born in different state	117	23.5%
Foreign born	4	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	19	3.8%
Not a US citizen	16	84.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	125	25.1%
Italian	101	20.3%
Arab	53	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	12	2.4%
English	8	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05062

What city is ZIP code 05062 in?

ZIP code 05062 is primarily assigned to Reading, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05062 in?

ZIP code 05062 falls within Windsor County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05062 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 05062 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05062?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05062?

ZIP code 05062 has an estimated population of 498 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05062?

The median home value in ZIP code 05062 is $298,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 05062 in?

ZIP code 05062 observes the EST timezone.