05070 ZIP Code — South Strafford, VT

Orange County, Vermont

ZIP code 05070 is located in South Strafford, Vermont, within Orange County. It covers approximately 10.71 square miles and serves a population of 457 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05070

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 $399,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($119,427) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 52% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05070 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

457

population

10.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05070 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05070

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05070. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Strafford	Acceptable
South Strafford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05072 Strafford (3.9 mi) 05065 Sharon (4.8 mi) 05075 Thetford Center (5 mi) 05055 Norwich (5.9 mi) 05058 Post Mills (6.3 mi) 05043 East Thetford (7.1 mi) 05077 Tunbridge (8.1 mi) 03756 Lebanon (9 mi) 05079 Vershire (9.3 mi) 05068 South Royalton (9.4 mi) 05053 North Pomfret (10 mi) 05001 White River Junction (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	457
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	10.71 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	43.8229
Longitude	-72.3594
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	21.6%	38.1%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	36.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	22.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	14.7%	3.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

457

Population

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$119,427

Median household income

$64,989

Per capita income

$399,100

Median home value

$1,221

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

209

Housing units

60.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	93	20.4%
18 and over	364	79.6%
65 and over	144	31.5%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	457	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.6%	38.1%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	36.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	22.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	14.7%	3.6%	6.0%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 4.7%

$75k–$100k 22.8%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k+ 18.7%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	4.7%
$75k–$100k	22.8%
$100k–$150k	29.0%
$150k–$200k	13.0%
$200k+	18.7%
Median income	$119,427

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 3.1%

$300k–$500k 42.9%

$500k–$1M 13.5%

$1M+ 26.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$399,100
Median rent / month	$1,221
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	23.8%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	33.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	46.1%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	42.0%
Fuel oil	33.7%
Wood	24.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	15	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	41	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	39	20.2%
Households with children under 18	70	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	46.6%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.0%	29.2%
Married	54.6%	48.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.9%
Divorced	27.3%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 18.7%

Some college, no degree 6.3%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 43.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	60.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	6.0%
Kindergarten	5	4.3%
Elementary school	35	29.9%
High school	59	50.4%
College / grad school	11	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%

Retail trade 9.0%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Construction 6.4%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Other services 4.7%

Professional & management 2.6%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.8%
Service	7.3%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	4.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.3%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.0%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	18.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	15.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.1%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	457	100.0%
Spanish	17	3.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	3.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	431	94.3%
Born in same state	420	91.9%
Born in different state	49	10.7%
Foreign born	11	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	26	5.7%
Not a US citizen	26	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	67	14.7%
French	58	12.7%
German	17	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	3.5%
Irish	10	2.2%
Polish	8	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05070

What city is ZIP code 05070 in?

ZIP code 05070 is primarily assigned to South Strafford, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05070 in?

ZIP code 05070 falls within Orange County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05070 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 05070 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05070?

61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 05070 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 05070 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 05070 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 05070 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 05070 in?

ZIP code 05070 observes the EST timezone.