05353 ZIP Code — Townshend, VT

Windham County, Vermont

ZIP code 05353 is located in Townshend, Vermont, within Windham County. It covers approximately 36.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,434 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05353

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 $241,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($86,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 05353 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,434

population

36.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05353 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05353

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05353. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Townshend	Acceptable
Townshend	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

05345 Newfane (4.4 mi) 05343 Jamaica (6.5 mi) 05355 Wardsboro (6.9 mi) 05146 Grafton (7.9 mi) 05141 Cambridgeport (8.4 mi) 05346 Putney (8.7 mi) 05362 Williamsville (8.9 mi) 05341 East Dover (9.1 mi) 05155 South Londonderry (9.7 mi) 05154 Saxtons River (10.6 mi) 05158 Westminster (11.1 mi) 05143 Chester (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,434
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	36.07 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	43.0693
Longitude	-72.6926
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	32.5%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	20.3%	5.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,434

Population

People per sq mi

58.1

Median age

$86,250

Median household income

$54,126

Per capita income

$241,700

Median home value

$1,192

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

625

Housing units

47.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

187

55–59

145

106

60–64

106

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	127	8.9%
18 and over	1,307	91.1%
65 and over	328	22.9%
Median age	58.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Two or more races 4.1%

Other race 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,341	89.1%
Hispanic or Latino	71	4.7%
Two or more races	62	4.1%
Other race	21	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.5%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	20.3%	5.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 22.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	22.4%
Median income	$86,250

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 42.6%

$300k–$500k 22.8%

$500k–$1M 12.7%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,700
Median rent / month	$1,192
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	25.6%
Single-family detached	83.4%
Large apartment buildings	7.8%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.3%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	22.7%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	20.1%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	15.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.8%
Propane / LP gas	33.2%
Fuel oil	33.9%
Wood	23.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	323	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	32	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	107	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	92	16.6%
Households with children under 18	68	12.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	201	36.3%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	16.5%
Married	49.3%	63.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	5.6%	10.1%
Divorced	13.2%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 27.7%

Graduate / professional 19.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	47.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	4.0%
Kindergarten	2	2.0%
Elementary school	27	27.0%
High school	56	56.0%
College / grad school	11	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Public administration 20.0%

Construction 11.3%

Retail trade 11.2%

Professional & management 8.4%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Other services 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.7%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.7%
Government	27.7%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.7%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	30.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 11.8%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 90.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.9%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.2%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.8%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	33.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.1%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,386	96.7%
Spanish	17	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,398	97.5%
Born in same state	1,378	96.1%
Born in different state	482	33.6%
Foreign born	20	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	36	2.5%
Not a US citizen	29	80.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	441	30.8%
French	328	22.9%
Polish	51	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	22	1.5%
Arab	12	0.8%
Dutch	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05353

What city is ZIP code 05353 in?

ZIP code 05353 is primarily assigned to Townshend, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05353 in?

ZIP code 05353 falls within Windham County, Vermont.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 05353?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 05353 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 05353 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 05353?

ZIP code 05353 has an estimated population of 1,434 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 05353?

The median household income in ZIP code 05353 is $86,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 05353 in?

ZIP code 05353 observes the EST timezone.