05770 ZIP Code — Shoreham, VT

Addison County, Vermont

ZIP code 05770 is located in Shoreham, Vermont, within Addison County. It covers approximately 41.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,170 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05770

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 $280,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,625. 43% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05770 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,170

population

41.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05770 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05770

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05770. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shoreham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05734 Bridport (4.9 mi) 05778 Whiting (5.9 mi) 05760 Orwell (6.1 mi) 12883 Ticonderoga (9.2 mi) 12861 Putnam Station (9.7 mi) 05769 Salisbury (10.7 mi) 05753 Middlebury (11.2 mi) 05733 Brandon (11.7 mi) 12928 Crown Point (11.8 mi) 12974 Port Henry (14.3 mi) 12960 Moriah (15.1 mi) 12836 Hague (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,170
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	41.96 sq mi
Water area	2.89 sq mi
Latitude	43.8749
Longitude	-73.3218
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	37.1%	34.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	32.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	30.5%	26.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	6.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,170

Population

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$85,625

Median household income

$38,710

Per capita income

$280,200

Median home value

$1,102

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

455

Housing units

35.2%

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

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	210	17.9%
18 and over	960	82.1%
65 and over	299	25.6%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,124	94.7%
Hispanic or Latino	17	1.4%
Two or more races	17	1.4%
Other race	17	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.6%
Asian	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	34.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	32.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	30.5%	26.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	6.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 29.1%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	29.1%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$85,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 23.8%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 33.2%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$280,200
Median rent / month	$1,102
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.1%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	25.2%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	31.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.1%
Propane / LP gas	19.1%
Fuel oil	49.7%
Wood	24.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	275	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	38	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	65	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	89	19.1%
Households with children under 18	122	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	201	43.0%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	19.2%
Married	57.6%	60.4%
Separated	3.8%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	8.5%
Divorced	14.5%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 25.1%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	35.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	9.2%
Kindergarten	7	4.0%
Elementary school	74	42.8%
High school	47	27.2%
College / grad school	29	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Retail trade 14.6%

Professional & management 7.5%

Construction 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Public administration 4.9%

Other services 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Information 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.0%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 21.2%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 24.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	30.1%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.3%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	17.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	71.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,091	93.2%
Spanish	15	1.4%
Other Indo-European	10	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,139	97.4%
Born in same state	1,133	96.8%
Born in different state	723	61.8%
Foreign born	6	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	31	2.6%
Not a US citizen	12	38.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	284	24.3%
French	171	14.6%
German	137	11.7%
Italian	93	7.9%
English	57	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	6	0.5%
Polish	4	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.3%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05770

What city is ZIP code 05770 in?

ZIP code 05770 is primarily assigned to Shoreham, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05770 in?

ZIP code 05770 falls within Addison County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05770 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 05770 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05770 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 05770 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 05770 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 05770 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 05770?

ZIP code 05770 has an estimated population of 1,170 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05770 in?

ZIP code 05770 observes the EST timezone.