05076 ZIP Code — Topsham, VT

Orange County, Vermont

ZIP code 05076 is located in Topsham, Vermont, within Orange County. It covers approximately 27.21 square miles and serves a population of 516 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05076

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,083. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 05076 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

516
population
27.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05076 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05076

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05076. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Topsham Acceptable
Topsham Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
05086 West Topsham (3.3 mi) 05069 South Ryegate (4.1 mi) 05040 East Corinth (4.4 mi) 05046 Groton (6.7 mi) 05039 Corinth (7.6 mi) 05081 Wells River (7.6 mi) 05649 East Barre (7.7 mi) 05051 Newbury (8.4 mi) 05042 East Ryegate (8.8 mi) 05033 Bradford (9.2 mi) 05675 Washington (9.9 mi) 05641 Barre (10.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 516
Population density 19 / sq mi
State FIPS 50
County FIPS 017
Geography
Land area 27.21 sq mi
Water area 0.06 sq mi
Latitude 44.1313
Longitude -72.2412
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 56.5% 38.1% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 27.5% 36.4% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 13.0% 22.0% 22.5%
Over $200k 2.9% 3.6% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

516
Population
19
People per sq mi
46.4
Median age
$67,083
Median household income
$30,906
Per capita income
$176,800
Median home value
$1,250
Median monthly rent
89.4%
Home ownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
255
Housing units
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
Under 5
8
8
5–9
7
20
10–14
16
23
15–19
19
8
20–24
7
34
25–34
28
27
35–44
23
65
45–54
53
23
55–59
19
21
60–64
18
28
65–74
23
10
75–84
8
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 187815.1%
18 and over43884.9%
65 and over7915.3%
Median age46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%
Two or more races 4.3%
Asian 1.6%
Black or African American 0.6%
GroupCount%
White48393.6%
Two or more races224.3%
Asian81.6%
Black or African American30.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.5% 38.1% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 27.5% 36.4% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 13.0% 22.0% 22.5%
Over $200k 2.9% 3.6% 6.0%
Under $10k 8.7%
$10k–$15k 1.4%
$15k–$25k 4.3%
$25k–$35k 9.7%
$35k–$50k 12.6%
$50k–$75k 13.5%
$75k–$100k 21.7%
$100k–$150k 22.2%
$150k–$200k 4.3%
$200k+ 1.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.7%
$10k–$15k1.4%
$15k–$25k4.3%
$25k–$35k9.7%
$35k–$50k12.6%
$50k–$75k13.5%
$75k–$100k21.7%
$100k–$150k22.2%
$150k–$200k4.3%
$200k+1.4%
Median income$67,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%
$50k–$100k 13.5%
$100k–$150k 11.4%
$150k–$200k 24.9%
$200k–$300k 31.9%
$300k–$500k 5.9%
$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$176,800
Median rent / month$1,250
Owner occupied89.4%
Renter occupied10.6%
Vacant25.3%
Single-family detached78.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes19.9%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.48

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.1%
2010–20193.2%
2000–200915.9%
1990–199910.1%
1980–198916.2%
1970–197927.4%
1960–19697.6%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19494.3%
1939 or earlier14.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.2%
1 bedroom7.9%
2 bedrooms34.3%
3 bedrooms41.5%
4 bedrooms14.1%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.7%
1 vehicle26.1%
2 vehicles32.4%
3 or more32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Propane / LP gas18.4%
Fuel oil28.0%
Wood47.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12459.9%
Cohabiting couple2512.1%
Male householder, no spouse125.8%
Female householder, no spouse4622.2%
Households with children under 186430.9%
Households with seniors (65+)6430.9%
Average household size2.49

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married36.8%23.6%
Married55.2%59.1%
Separated0.0%4.8%
Widowed0.0%5.8%
Divorced7.9%6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%
Some HS, no diploma 9.0%
HS graduate 34.4%
Some college, no degree 12.3%
Associate's degree 5.9%
Bachelor's degree 16.4%
Graduate / professional 13.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher82.8%
Bachelor's or higher30.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool11.0%
Kindergarten22.0%
Elementary school3333.0%
High school4646.0%
College / grad school1818.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.9%
Construction 15.4%
Agriculture & mining 13.4%
Manufacturing 9.3%
Retail trade 6.9%
Public administration 6.5%
Other services 2.8%
Transportation & utilities 2.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.4%
Service7.3%
Sales & office15.4%
Natural resources & construction29.6%
Production & transportation11.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.8%
Government22.3%
Self-employed9.7%
Unpaid family workers1.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.4%
Carpool8.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home8.9%
Other means1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)34.5

Poverty

All people 15.7%
Under 18 years 7.7%
18 and over 17.1%
Married-couple families 9.7%
Female-led households 12.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.7%
Retirement income20.3%
Supplemental Security10.6%
Cash public assistance1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP24.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.3%
High blood pressure29.4%
High cholesterol30.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Heart disease6.7%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis25.9%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease7.2%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.3%
Binge drinking19.6%
No physical activity20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.1%
Depression24.6%
Fair or poor health13.2%
Poor mental health14.6%
Poor physical health10.6%
No health insurance10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.6%
Visited dentist61.4%
Cholesterol screening87.8%
Teeth loss16.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans40.9%
Disability%
Any disability20.3%
Under 186.4%
18–64 years17.0%
65 and over49.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance53.9%
Public insurance51.0%
No insurance3.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only49896.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)50898.4%
Born in same state50898.4%
Born in different state18034.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen81.6%
Not a US citizen8100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian13125.4%
French12023.3%
AncestryCount%
German10520.3%
Arab7915.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.1%
Internet access78.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05076

What city is ZIP code 05076 in?

ZIP code 05076 is primarily assigned to Topsham, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05076 in?

ZIP code 05076 falls within Orange County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05076 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 05076 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 05076?

16% of residents in ZIP code 05076 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05076 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 05076 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05076?

The median home value in ZIP code 05076 is $176,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 05076 in?

ZIP code 05076 observes the EST timezone.

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