05487 ZIP Code — Starksboro, VT

Addison County, Vermont

ZIP code 05487 is located in Starksboro, Vermont, within Addison County. It covers approximately 46.37 square miles and serves a population of 1,736 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05487

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,359. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05487 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,736

population

46.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05487 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05487

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05487. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Starksboro	Acceptable
Starksboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05462 Huntington (4.4 mi) 05443 Bristol (5.6 mi) 05461 Hinesburg (7 mi) 05673 Waitsfield (8.1 mi) 05473 North Ferrisburgh (9.9 mi) 05472 New Haven (10.3 mi) 05477 Richmond (10.8 mi) 05674 Warren (11.5 mi) 05660 Moretown (12 mi) 05445 Charlotte (12.6 mi) 05676 Waterbury (12.6 mi) 05456 Ferrisburgh (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,736
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	46.37 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	44.2360
Longitude	-73.0031
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	37.2%	34.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	32.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	26.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	6.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,736

Population

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$71,359

Median household income

$32,687

Per capita income

$241,100

Median home value

$1,179

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

630

Housing units

36.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

133

25–34

108

120

35–44

103

45–54

55–59

60–64

115

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	422	24.3%
18 and over	1,314	75.7%
65 and over	248	14.3%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,653	92.6%
Two or more races	81	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	50	2.8%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.2%	34.8%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	32.7%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	26.3%	22.5%
Over $200k	4.2%	6.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$71,359

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.7%

$50k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 26.5%

$500k–$1M 9.0%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,100
Median rent / month	$1,179
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	63.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	33.0%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	54.3%
3 or more	24.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	0.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.4%
Fuel oil	46.6%
Wood	34.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	343	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	103	17.2%
Male householder, no spouse	73	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	80	13.4%
Households with children under 18	200	33.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	162	27.0%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.3%	28.7%
Married	46.1%	52.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	8.1%
Divorced	7.8%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 11.9%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 22.2%

Graduate / professional 14.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	36.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	7.3%
Kindergarten	7	1.6%
Elementary school	187	42.4%
High school	178	40.4%
College / grad school	37	8.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Construction 12.1%

Retail trade 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Professional & management 9.5%

Public administration 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Other services 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.1

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 22.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.8%
High blood pressure	25.4%
High cholesterol	26.3%
Diabetes	6.1%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	21.1%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	15.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	8.9%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.7%
Visited dentist	72.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,667	96.0%
Spanish	14	0.8%
Other Indo-European	13	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,679	96.7%
Born in same state	1,666	96.0%
Born in different state	1,128	65.0%
Foreign born	13	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	57	3.3%
Not a US citizen	43	75.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	455	26.2%
Italian	282	16.2%
German	206	11.9%
French	135	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	0.6%
Norwegian	9	0.5%
Dutch	4	0.2%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05487

What city is ZIP code 05487 in?

ZIP code 05487 is primarily assigned to Starksboro, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05487 in?

ZIP code 05487 falls within Addison County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05487 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 05487 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 05487?

ZIP code 05487 has an estimated population of 1,736 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05487?

The median household income in ZIP code 05487 is $71,359, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05487?

The median home value in ZIP code 05487 is $241,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 05487 in?

ZIP code 05487 observes the EST timezone.