05769 ZIP Code — Salisbury, VT

Addison County, Vermont

ZIP code 05769 is located in Salisbury, Vermont, within Addison County. It covers approximately 30.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05769

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 $326,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($90,761) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05769 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,186

population

30.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05769 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05769

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05769. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salisbury	Acceptable
Salisbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05778 Whiting (5.1 mi) 05733 Brandon (5.5 mi) 05753 Middlebury (6.4 mi) 05748 Hancock (10.3 mi) 05770 Shoreham (10.7 mi) 05734 Bridport (11.1 mi) 05760 Orwell (12.8 mi) 05763 Pittsford (13.4 mi) 05767 Rochester (13.7 mi) 05762 Pittsfield (14.9 mi) 05747 Granville (15.4 mi) 05472 New Haven (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,186
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	30.78 sq mi
Water area	1.17 sq mi
Latitude	43.9176
Longitude	-73.1150
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	24.7%	34.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	32.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	26.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	11.6%	6.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,186

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$90,761

Median household income

$51,064

Per capita income

$326,100

Median home value

$1,540

Median monthly rent

88.5%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

605

Housing units

40.7%

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	185	15.6%
18 and over	1,001	84.4%
65 and over	350	29.5%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,119	92.9%
Two or more races	49	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.5%
Asian	10	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.7%	34.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	32.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	26.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	11.6%	6.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k+ 15.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	17.8%
$200k+	15.0%
Median income	$90,761

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 28.5%

$300k–$500k 32.9%

$500k–$1M 22.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$326,100
Median rent / month	$1,540
Owner occupied	88.5%
Renter occupied	11.5%
Vacant	30.1%
Single-family detached	90.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	29.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	33.0%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	45.2%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	2.0%
Propane / LP gas	21.5%
Fuel oil	53.3%
Wood	15.0%
Solar	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	240	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	51	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	68	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	101	22.0%
Households with children under 18	89	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	210	45.7%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	26.5%
Married	47.2%	47.1%
Separated	4.3%	0.8%
Widowed	2.9%	10.4%
Divorced	20.2%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 10.6%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 26.5%

Graduate / professional 14.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	40.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	10.7%
Kindergarten	2	1.0%
Elementary school	96	46.8%
High school	53	25.9%
College / grad school	32	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Construction 15.9%

Retail trade 14.2%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Other services 6.7%

Professional & management 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Information 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	28.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	7.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.0%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 1.1%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.4%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	21.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,162	98.0%
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)	1,158	97.6%
Born in same state	1,154	97.3%
Born in different state	669	56.4%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	28	2.4%
Not a US citizen	27	96.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	235	19.8%
Italian	201	16.9%
French	179	15.1%
German	114	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	31	2.6%
Polish	6	0.5%
Dutch	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	98.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05769

What city is ZIP code 05769 in?

ZIP code 05769 is primarily assigned to Salisbury, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05769 in?

ZIP code 05769 falls within Addison County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05769 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 05769 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 05769 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 05769 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05769 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 05769 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05769?

The median home value in ZIP code 05769 is $326,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 05769 in?

ZIP code 05769 observes the EST timezone.