05766 ZIP Code — Ripton, VT

Addison County, Vermont

ZIP code 05766 is located in Ripton, Vermont, within Addison County. It covers approximately 49.26 square miles and serves a population of 494 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05766

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 $288,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($113,889) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 44% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05766 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

494

population

49.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05766 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05766

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05766. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ripton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	494
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	49.26 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	43.9841
Longitude	-72.9856
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	33.3%	34.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	32.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	26.4%	26.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	14.3%	6.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

494

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$113,889

Median household income

$75,540

Per capita income

$288,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

276

Housing units

46.4%

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	82	16.6%
18 and over	412	83.4%
65 and over	145	29.4%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Two or more races 2%

Group	Count	%
White	484	96%
Hispanic or Latino	10	2%
Two or more races	10	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	34.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	32.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	26.4%	26.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	14.3%	6.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 2.8%

$50k–$75k 9.7%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k+ 22.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	2.8%
$50k–$75k	9.7%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	13.4%
$200k+	22.7%
Median income	$113,889

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 36.8%

$300k–$500k 26.9%

$500k–$1M 14.0%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$288,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	95.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	15.7%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	36.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.3%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	40.5%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	49.1%
3 or more	17.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	28.7%
Fuel oil	25.5%
Wood	45.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	101	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	23	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	38	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	54	25.0%
Households with children under 18	42	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	111	51.4%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	30.4%
Married	53.4%	47.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.5%
Widowed	2.5%	10.1%
Divorced	22.5%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 1.9%

Bachelor's degree 30.0%

Graduate / professional 16.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	46.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	14	12.5%
Elementary school	37	33.0%
High school	18	16.1%
College / grad school	43	38.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.7%

Construction 15.2%

Other services 13.6%

Retail trade 7.6%

Professional & management 6.1%

Public administration 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Information 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	14.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.3%
Carpool	1.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.5%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	17.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	20.6%
65 and over	24.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.4%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	487	98.6%
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)	453	91.7%
Born in same state	442	89.5%
Born in different state	220	44.5%
Foreign born	11	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	41	8.3%
Not a US citizen	17	41.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	152	30.8%
Italian	94	19%
French	92	18.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	42	8.5%
English	22	4.5%
Polish	21	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05766

What city is ZIP code 05766 in?

ZIP code 05766 is primarily assigned to Ripton, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05766 in?

ZIP code 05766 falls within Addison County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05766 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 05766 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 05766 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 05766 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05766 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 05766 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05766?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 05766 in?

ZIP code 05766 observes the EST timezone.