05065 ZIP Code — Sharon, VT

Windsor County, Vermont

ZIP code 05065 is located in Sharon, Vermont, within Windsor County. It covers approximately 27.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,116 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05065

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $247,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,688. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 34% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05065 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,116
population
27.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05065 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05065

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City Status
Sharon Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
05070 South Strafford (4.8 mi) 05053 North Pomfret (5.2 mi) 05068 South Royalton (5.3 mi) 05055 Norwich (6.9 mi) 05072 Strafford (7.2 mi) 05001 White River Junction (7.9 mi) 05067 South Pomfret (8.1 mi) 05077 Tunbridge (8.9 mi) 03756 Lebanon (8.9 mi) 05075 Thetford Center (9.7 mi) 05073 Taftsville (10.5 mi) 05009 White River Junction (10.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,116
Population density 40 / sq mi
State FIPS 50
County FIPS 027
Geography
Land area 27.87 sq mi
Water area 0.38 sq mi
Latitude 43.7794
Longitude -72.4338
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 39.4% 39.8% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 36.1% 34.3% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 20.0% 20.0% 22.5%
Over $200k 4.5% 5.9% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,116
Population
40
People per sq mi
45.1
Median age
$69,688
Median household income
$36,031
Per capita income
$247,500
Median home value
$1,030
Median monthly rent
77.4%
Home ownership
5.7%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
434
Housing units
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
16
Under 5
16
16
5–9
16
62
10–14
59
55
15–19
53
6
20–24
6
43
25–34
41
85
35–44
80
72
45–54
68
48
55–59
45
47
60–64
45
95
65–74
90
20
75–84
20
6
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1825222.6%
18 and over86477.4%
65 and over23721.2%
Median age45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%
Two or more races 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Black or African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
GroupCount%
White1,07696.4%
Two or more races171.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native90.8%
Black or African American80.7%
Asian60.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.4% 39.8% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 36.1% 34.3% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 20.0% 20.0% 22.5%
Over $200k 4.5% 5.9% 6.0%
Under $10k 2.3%
$10k–$15k 0.9%
$15k–$25k 8.1%
$25k–$35k 11.1%
$35k–$50k 10.6%
$50k–$75k 23.8%
$75k–$100k 11.3%
$100k–$150k 19.2%
$150k–$200k 6.5%
$200k+ 6.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.3%
$10k–$15k0.9%
$15k–$25k8.1%
$25k–$35k11.1%
$35k–$50k10.6%
$50k–$75k23.8%
$75k–$100k11.3%
$100k–$150k19.2%
$150k–$200k6.5%
$200k+6.2%
Median income$69,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%
$50k–$100k 9.0%
$100k–$150k 7.5%
$150k–$200k 5.7%
$200k–$300k 34.0%
$300k–$500k 27.5%
$500k–$1M 4.8%
$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$247,500
Median rent / month$1,030
Owner occupied77.4%
Renter occupied22.6%
Vacant18.6%
Single-family detached75.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes15.4%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.47

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.8%
2010–201912.2%
2000–20097.0%
1990–19999.4%
1980–198912.6%
1970–197926.1%
1960–196912.6%
1950–19591.7%
1940–19490.8%
1939 or earlier16.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.3%
1 bedroom17.3%
2 bedrooms23.7%
3 bedrooms35.7%
4 bedrooms12.4%
5+ bedrooms6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.2%
1 vehicle24.2%
2 vehicles43.0%
3 or more28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.9%
Electricity3.5%
Propane / LP gas30.0%
Fuel oil35.6%
Wood27.5%
Solar1.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22852.7%
Cohabiting couple5011.5%
Male householder, no spouse7918.2%
Female householder, no spouse7617.6%
Households with children under 1810424.0%
Households with seniors (65+)16638.3%
Average household size2.58

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.2%27.2%
Married47.6%54.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.4%10.0%
Divorced18.8%8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%
Some HS, no diploma 4.2%
HS graduate 38.8%
Some college, no degree 11.5%
Associate's degree 7.2%
Bachelor's degree 23.4%
Graduate / professional 12.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.0%
Bachelor's or higher35.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool41.3%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school12541.0%
High school12641.3%
College / grad school5016.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.2%
Retail trade 18.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 15.6%
Construction 6.5%
Finance & real estate 5.0%
Professional & management 4.6%
Other services 4.6%
Public administration 4.1%
Manufacturing 1.9%
Agriculture & mining 0.9%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts44.6%
Service25.0%
Sales & office16.3%
Natural resources & construction4.8%
Production & transportation9.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.2%
Government14.3%
Self-employed8.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.1%
Carpool4.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.2%
Work from home9.6%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)25.5

Poverty

All people 5.7%
Under 18 years 2.0%
18 and over 6.8%
Married-couple families 1.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.2%
Retirement income24.9%
Supplemental Security5.5%
Cash public assistance3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP8.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity28.6%
High blood pressure27.4%
High cholesterol29.2%
Diabetes7.2%
Heart disease5.4%
Stroke2.4%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis24.0%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease5.6%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.3%
Binge drinking18.2%
No physical activity17.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.1%
Depression25.2%
Fair or poor health10.2%
Poor mental health13.9%
Poor physical health8.3%
No health insurance7.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.7%
Visited dentist68.8%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss12.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans667.6%
Disability%
Any disability13.7%
Under 185.6%
18–64 years11.5%
65 and over28.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance56.0%
Public insurance55.2%
No insurance2.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,08497.1%
Spanish70.6%
Other Indo-European30.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander40.4%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,07796.5%
Born in same state1,07296.1%
Born in different state41437.1%
Foreign born50.4%
Naturalized citizen393.5%
Not a US citizen2564.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French22420.1%
Italian16014.3%
Arab797.1%
AncestryCount%
German383.4%
English111%
Polish100.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.8%
Internet access88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05065

What city is ZIP code 05065 in?

ZIP code 05065 is primarily assigned to Sharon, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05065 in?

ZIP code 05065 falls within Windsor County, Vermont.

What is the population of ZIP code 05065?

ZIP code 05065 has an estimated population of 1,116 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05065?

The median household income in ZIP code 05065 is $69,688, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05065?

The median home value in ZIP code 05065 is $247,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 05065 in?

ZIP code 05065 observes the EST timezone.

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