05069 ZIP Code — South Ryegate, VT

Caledonia County, Vermont

ZIP code 05069 is located in South Ryegate, Vermont, within Caledonia County. It covers approximately 17.51 square miles and serves a population of 606 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05069

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 $239,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,750. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.

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. Remote work is prevalent — 40% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05069 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

606

population

17.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05069 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05069

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Ryegate	Acceptable
South Ryegate	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05081 Wells River (3.9 mi) 05076 Topsham (4.1 mi) 05042 East Ryegate (5.2 mi) 05040 East Corinth (6.2 mi) 05051 Newbury (6.3 mi) 05046 Groton (7 mi) 05086 West Topsham (7.3 mi) 03740 Bath (8.8 mi) 03765 Haverhill (9.5 mi) 05033 Bradford (9.8 mi) 03774 North Haverhill (9.8 mi) 05039 Corinth (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	606
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	17.51 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	44.1512
Longitude	-72.1639
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	37.0%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	16.9%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	42.8%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

606

Population

People per sq mi

54.5

Median age

$93,750

Median household income

$38,492

Per capita income

$239,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.1%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

281

Housing units

52.5%

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	124	20.5%
18 and over	482	79.5%
65 and over	110	18.2%
Median age	54.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	602	99.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.3%
Two or more races	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	47.5%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	16.9%	31.6%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	42.8%	16.9%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 39.5%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	39.5%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$93,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 44.2%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$239,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.1%
Renter occupied	8.9%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	90.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	25.1%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.3%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	44.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.6%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	15.2%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	11.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	60.1%
3 or more	9.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	8.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.5%
Fuel oil	35.9%
Wood	39.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	145	58.5%
Cohabiting couple	25	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	34	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	44	17.7%
Households with children under 18	44	17.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	79	31.9%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	18.7%
Married	59.7%	66.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	10.0%
Divorced	6.2%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 10.3%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 36.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	52.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	8.4%
Kindergarten	1	0.9%
Elementary school	73	68.2%
High school	19	17.8%
College / grad school	5	4.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 56.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Construction 9.1%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Retail trade 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Professional & management 2.1%

Public administration 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.7%
Service	4.1%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	43.4%
Government	51.6%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	46.6%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	40.1%
Other means	5.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 51.9%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.8%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	8.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.9%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	576	95.0%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	606	100.0%
Born in same state	606	100.0%
Born in different state	185	30.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	252	41.6%
Italian	151	24.9%
Arab	36	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	28	4.6%
English	5	0.8%
Polish	4	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05069

What city is ZIP code 05069 in?

ZIP code 05069 is primarily assigned to South Ryegate, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05069 in?

ZIP code 05069 falls within Caledonia County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05069 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 05069 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05069?

53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05069?

19% of residents in ZIP code 05069 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05069?

ZIP code 05069 has an estimated population of 606 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05069 in?

ZIP code 05069 observes the EST timezone.