05354 ZIP Code — Vernon, VT

Windham County, Vermont

ZIP code 05354 is located in Vernon, Vermont, within Windham County. It covers approximately 19.24 square miles and serves a population of 2,548 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05354

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 $240,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($77,254) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

2,548

population

19.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

05354 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 05354

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05354. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vernon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

03451 Hinsdale (1.3 mi) 03441 Ashuelot (4.2 mi) 01337 Bernardston (7 mi) 03466 West Chesterfield (8.2 mi) 01360 Northfield (8.2 mi) 03443 Chesterfield (8.4 mi) 03470 Winchester (9.1 mi) 03462 Spofford (9.8 mi) 05301 Brattleboro (10.4 mi) 01301 Greenfield (10.8 mi) 01378 Warwick (11.4 mi) 05358 West Halifax (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,548
Population density	132 / sq mi
State FIPS	50
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	19.24 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	42.7756
Longitude	-72.5121
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	30.1%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	34.2%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	8.5%	5.3%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,548

Population

132

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$77,254

Median household income

$40,865

Per capita income

$240,800

Median home value

$1,043

Median monthly rent

74.0%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

708

Housing units

22.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

121

20–24

103

146

25–34

125

263

35–44

224

169

45–54

144

55–59

60–64

138

65–74

118

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	357	14.0%
18 and over	2,191	86.0%
65 and over	544	21.4%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,372	92.3%
Two or more races	135	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	23	0.9%
Other race	18	0.7%
Asian	13	0.5%
Black or African American	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	46.6%	39.3%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	30.4%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	34.2%	17.8%	22.5%
Over $200k	8.5%	5.3%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	22.1%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$77,254

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 37.7%

$300k–$500k 28.0%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$240,800
Median rent / month	$1,043
Owner occupied	74.0%
Renter occupied	26.0%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	71.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	13.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	24.7%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	12.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	53.5%
3 or more	18.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	0.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Fuel oil	69.1%
Wood	22.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	382	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	76	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	144	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	318	34.6%
Households with children under 18	156	17.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	387	42.1%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.0%	18.6%
Married	32.0%	38.9%
Separated	7.2%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	12.2%
Divorced	17.3%	30.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	6.3%
Kindergarten	3	0.7%
Elementary school	190	45.8%
High school	95	22.9%
College / grad school	101	24.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Construction 16.0%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Retail trade 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Other services 9.1%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Professional & management 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Public administration 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.5%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.9%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.9%
High blood pressure	29.4%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	18.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.0%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.1%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	206	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	18.8%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,441	95.8%
Spanish	20	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,469	96.9%
Born in same state	2,434	95.5%
Born in different state	1,308	51.3%
Foreign born	35	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	79	3.1%
Not a US citizen	71	89.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	339	13.3%
French	254	10%
Arab	183	7.2%
German	101	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	19	0.7%
Irish	18	0.7%
English	15	0.6%
Polish	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05354

What city is ZIP code 05354 in?

ZIP code 05354 is primarily assigned to Vernon, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05354 in?

ZIP code 05354 falls within Windham County, Vermont.

Does ZIP code 05354 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 05354 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 05354 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 05354 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 05354?

ZIP code 05354 has an estimated population of 2,548 residents, with a density of 132 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 05354?

The median home value in ZIP code 05354 is $240,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 05354 in?

ZIP code 05354 observes the EST timezone.