05072 ZIP Code — Strafford, VT

Orange County, Vermont

ZIP code 05072 is located in Strafford, Vermont, within Orange County. It covers approximately 25.43 square miles and serves a population of 622 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05072

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 $359,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $105,333. 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05072 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

622

population

25.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05072

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Strafford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05070 South Strafford (3.9 mi) 05077 Tunbridge (5.1 mi) 05058 Post Mills (5.7 mi) 05079 Vershire (6 mi) 05075 Thetford Center (6 mi) 05065 Sharon (7.2 mi) 05038 Chelsea (9.1 mi) 05043 East Thetford (9.1 mi) 05041 East Randolph (9.3 mi) 05055 Norwich (9.8 mi) 05045 Fairlee (10 mi) 05061 Randolph Center (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	622
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	25.43 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	43.8771
Longitude	-72.3812
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	19.9%	38.1%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	36.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	45.7%	22.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

622

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$105,333

Median household income

$42,399

Per capita income

$359,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

1.8%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

302

Housing units

45.9%

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	169	27.2%
18 and over	453	72.8%
65 and over	125	20.1%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Two or more races 8.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	569	91.5%
Two or more races	52	8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.9%	38.1%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	36.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	45.7%	22.0%	22.5%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 37.9%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	37.9%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$105,333

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 52.7%

$500k–$1M 24.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$359,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	90.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.5%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	23.3%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	32.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	33.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	28.2%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.4%
Propane / LP gas	23.2%
Fuel oil	37.9%
Wood	32.5%
Solar	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	168	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	32	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	77	27.5%
Households with children under 18	118	42.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	38.2%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.7%	21.0%
Married	79.2%	53.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	1.9%	10.5%
Divorced	9.3%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 6.4%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 31.5%

Graduate / professional 14.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	45.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	8.4%
Kindergarten	4	2.4%
Elementary school	95	57.2%
High school	30	18.1%
College / grad school	23	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.3%

Construction 18.9%

Retail trade 16.9%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Professional & management 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Other services 3.1%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.7%
Service	7.4%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	26.6%
Production & transportation	1.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.0%
Government	28.9%
Self-employed	11.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 1.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	37.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.8%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	18.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.7%
65 and over	11.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	599	96.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	619	99.5%
Born in same state	617	99.2%
Born in different state	155	24.9%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.5%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	156	25.1%
Italian	124	19.9%
English	59	9.5%
Dutch	19	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	12	1.9%
Irish	7	1.1%
Arab	4	0.6%
Norwegian	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	98.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05072

What city is ZIP code 05072 in?

ZIP code 05072 is primarily assigned to Strafford, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05072 in?

ZIP code 05072 falls within Orange County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05072 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 05072 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05072?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 05072 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 05072 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05072?

The median home value in ZIP code 05072 is $359,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 05072 in?

ZIP code 05072 observes the EST timezone.