05068 ZIP Code — South Royalton, VT

Windsor County, Vermont

ZIP code 05068 is located in South Royalton, Vermont, within Windsor County. It covers approximately 59.38 square miles and serves a population of 2,910 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05068

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 $227,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,135. 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05068 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,910

population

59.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05068 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05068

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Royalton	Acceptable
South Royalton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05053 North Pomfret (4.5 mi) 05065 Sharon (5.3 mi) 05032 Bethel (6.1 mi) 05067 South Pomfret (6.3 mi) 05091 Woodstock (9.1 mi) 05077 Tunbridge (9.1 mi) 05070 South Strafford (9.4 mi) 05772 Stockbridge (10 mi) 05072 Strafford (10.3 mi) 05061 Randolph Center (10.6 mi) 05001 White River Junction (10.9 mi) 05073 Taftsville (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,910
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	59.38 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	43.7811
Longitude	-72.5395
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	37.8%	39.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	34.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	20.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.5%	5.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,910

Population

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$74,135

Median household income

$43,131

Per capita income

$227,400

Median home value

$1,239

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

1,385

Housing units

38.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

132

25–34

143

184

35–44

199

186

45–54

201

123

55–59

132

121

60–64

130

264

65–74

284

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	424	14.6%
18 and over	2,486	85.4%
65 and over	761	26.2%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Black or African American 1.5%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,700	89.5%
Two or more races	147	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	106	3.5%
Black or African American	45	1.5%
Other race	18	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	39.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	34.3%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	20.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.5%	5.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 11.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	11.8%
Median income	$74,135

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 27.9%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$227,400
Median rent / month	$1,239
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	26.9%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	36.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	13.0%
1 bedroom	16.1%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	34.1%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	51.3%
3 or more	18.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	2.4%
Propane / LP gas	23.4%
Fuel oil	40.9%
Wood	27.7%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	629	51.0%
Cohabiting couple	147	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	200	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	257	20.8%
Households with children under 18	227	18.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	539	43.7%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	19.5%
Married	53.4%	50.4%
Separated	3.0%	2.7%
Widowed	5.7%	7.1%
Divorced	10.0%	20.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 21.1%

Graduate / professional 17.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	38.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	11.6%
Kindergarten	14	3.5%
Elementary school	195	48.1%
High school	16	4.0%
College / grad school	133	32.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Professional & management 9.7%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Construction 9.2%

Retail trade 8.8%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Other services 3.0%

Public administration 1.1%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	16.6%
Unpaid family workers	3.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.2%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	12.8%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.0%
High blood pressure	26.3%
High cholesterol	26.9%
Diabetes	6.9%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.7%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	23.3%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	19.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	52.3%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,743	94.3%
Spanish	7	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,850	97.9%
Born in same state	2,850	97.9%
Born in different state	1,127	38.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	60	2.1%
Not a US citizen	34	56.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	470	16.2%
Italian	342	11.8%
Arab	275	9.5%
German	139	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	1.2%
Polish	15	0.5%
Irish	3	0.1%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05068

What city is ZIP code 05068 in?

ZIP code 05068 is primarily assigned to South Royalton, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05068 in?

ZIP code 05068 falls within Windsor County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05068 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 05068 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 05068 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 05068 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05068?

ZIP code 05068 has an estimated population of 2,910 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05068?

The median home value in ZIP code 05068 is $227,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 05068 in?

ZIP code 05068 observes the EST timezone.